Native Habitat:
Open forests, grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.
 
Bloom Time:
May – August
 
Growth Habit & Mature Size:
Perennial herb, 12–24 inches tall, with erect, branching stems and hairy, glandular leaves. Produces clusters of yellow, five-petaled flowers at the stem tips.
 
Light & Soil Requirements:
Full sun; thrives in sandy, loamy, or rocky soils with good drainage. Tolerates seasonal dryness once established.
 
Willamette Valley Native Companion Plants:
Camassia quamash, Achillea millefolium, Eriophyllum lanatum, Sidalcea campestris, Festuca roemeri.
 
Urban Garden Function:
Adds vibrant summer color, vertical interest, and textural foliage to urban meadows, pollinator gardens, and naturalized landscapes. Works well in layered plantings, low-maintenance borders, and habitat-focused gardens.
 
Wildlife Supported:
Flowers attract native bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Foliage provides shelter for insects and small ground-dwelling invertebrates.
 
Historical Use:
Used ornamentally for its bright yellow blooms; valued in naturalized and pollinator-friendly urban and habitat plantings.