Native Habitat:
Open meadows, grasslands, forest edges, and moist slopes.
 
Bloom Time:
March – June
 
Growth Habit & Mature Size:
Perennial herb, 6–18 inches tall, with basal and stem leaves that are deeply divided and lobed. Produces bright yellow, cup-shaped flowers on erect stems.
 
Light & Soil Requirements:
Full sun to partial shade; thrives in well-drained sandy, loamy, or gravelly soils. Tolerates seasonal wetness and moderate drought once established.
 
Willamette Valley Native Companion Plants:
Camassia quamash, Achillea millefolium, Eriophyllum lanatum, Sidalcea campestris, Festuca roemeri.
 
Urban Garden Function:
Adds early-season color, delicate flowers, and low-growing texture to urban meadows, pollinator gardens, and naturalized landscapes. Works well in layered native plantings and low-maintenance borders.
 
Wildlife Supported:
Flowers attract native bees, flies, and other pollinators. Foliage provides shelter for insects and small ground-dwelling invertebrates.
 
Historical Use:
Used ornamentally for its bright yellow spring blooms; valued in naturalized and pollinator-friendly gardens for early-season nectar and visual appeal.