Native Habitat:
Moist streambanks, seeps, and wet meadows.
 
Bloom Time:
April – August
 
Growth Habit & Mature Size:
Perennial herb, 6–18 inches tall, with basal and stem leaves. Produces tubular yellow flowers often spotted with red in clusters along the stems.
 
Light & Soil Requirements:
Full sun to partial shade; thrives in moist, fertile, well-drained to saturated soils. Prefers consistently damp conditions.
 
Willamette Valley Native Companion Plants:
Camassia leichtlinii, Tolmiea menziesii, Carex obnupta, Achlys triphylla, Polystichum munitum.
 
Urban Garden Function:
Adds early- to mid-season color, delicate flowers, and layered texture to urban rain gardens, riparian plantings, and naturalized moist landscapes. Works well in shallow water edges and habitat-focused gardens.
 
Wildlife Supported:
Flowers attract native bees, hummingbirds, and small butterflies. Dense foliage provides shelter for insects and small invertebrates.
 
Historical Use:
Used by Indigenous peoples for minor medicinal purposes; valued ornamentally in naturalized, wetland-inspired, and pollinator-friendly gardens.
 
Perennial / Annual
Sun or  part shade
Moist or wet
12-36" tall, 8" wide