Native Habitat:
Open grasslands, dry slopes, and rocky hillsides in western North America, including the Willamette Valley. Prefers well-drained, sandy or rocky soils.
 
Bloom Time:
June – September
 
Growth Habit & Mature Size:
Perennial herb, 1–2 feet tall, with basal, arrow-shaped leaves and erect stems producing clusters of small, cream to yellow flowers. Forms low, spreading clumps over time.
 
Light & Soil Requirements:
Full sun; thrives in well-drained soils, including sandy, loamy, or rocky substrates. Highly drought-tolerant once established.
 
Willamette Valley Native Companion Plants:
Festuca roemeri, Camassia quamash, Achillea millefolium, Eriophyllum lanatum, Sidalcea campestris.
 
Urban Garden Function:
Adds texture, color, and ecological function to urban meadows, rock gardens, and naturalized landscapes. Its flowers provide seasonal visual interest while supporting pollinators. Ideal for low-maintenance, drought-tolerant urban plantings.
 
Wildlife Supported:
Flowers attract native bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Dense clumps provide shelter for insects and microfauna.
 
Historical Use:
Used by Indigenous peoples for minor medicinal purposes and occasionally in basketry; valued ornamentally for naturalized and habitat plantings.