Native Habitat:
Open grasslands, meadows, and dry slopes.
 
Bloom Time:
May – September
 
Growth Habit & Mature Size:
Annual or short-lived perennial herb, 1–3 feet tall, with aromatic, sticky foliage and branching stems. Produces yellow daisy-like flowers with dark central disks.
 
Light & Soil Requirements:
Full sun; thrives in well-drained sandy, loamy, or rocky soils. Highly drought-tolerant once established.
 
Willamette Valley Native Companion Plants:
Camassia quamash, Achillea millefolium, Eriophyllum lanatum, Sidalcea campestris, Festuca roemeri.
 
Urban Garden Function:
Adds long-lasting summer color, aromatic foliage, and textural contrast to urban meadows, pollinator gardens, and naturalized landscapes. Works well in layered native plantings and low-maintenance borders.
 
Wildlife Supported:
Flowers attract native bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Dense foliage provides shelter for insects and small ground-dwelling arthropods.
 
Historical Use:
Used by Indigenous peoples for medicinal purposes and valued ornamentally for its aromatic foliage and bright summer blooms in naturalized and pollinator-friendly gardens.