Native Habitat:
Open meadows, prairies, and dry slopes in western North America, including the Willamette Valley. Prefers well-drained soils and full sun.
 
Bloom Time:
June – September
 
Growth Habit & Mature Size:
Perennial herb, 1–2 feet tall, forming clumps with basal leaves and branching stems. Produces daisy-like flowers with red and yellow ray petals and yellow centers.
 
Light & Soil Requirements:
Full sun; thrives in well-drained sandy, loamy, or rocky soils. Tolerates drought and nutrient-poor conditions once established.
 
Willamette Valley Native Companion Plants:
Camassia quamash, Achillea millefolium, Eriophyllum lanatum, Sidalcea campestris, Festuca roemeri.
 
Urban Garden Function:
Adds bright, long-lasting color and texture to urban meadows, pollinator gardens, and naturalized landscapes. Works well in layered plantings and low-maintenance sunny borders, providing vibrant summer blooms that attract pollinators.
 
Wildlife Supported:
Flowers attract native bees, bumblebees (Bombus spp.), butterflies, and other pollinators. Dense foliage provides shelter for small insects and ground-dwelling arthropods.
 
Historical Use:
Used by Indigenous peoples for minor medicinal purposes and valued ornamentally for habitat and meadow-style plantings.