Native Habitat:
Open woodlands, dry to mesic meadows, rocky slopes, and forest edges.
 
Bloom Time:
April – June
 
Growth Habit & Mature Size:
Perennial herb, 4–12 inches tall, forming small clumps. Features broad, heart-shaped to oval leaves and bright yellow flowers often marked with purplish guidelines.
 
Light & Soil Requirements:
Full sun to partial shade; thrives in well-drained loamy, sandy, or rocky soils. Prefers spring moisture and tolerates summer dryness once established.
 
Willamette Valley Native Companion Plants:
Achillea millefolium, Festuca idahoensis, Sidalcea campestris, Eriophyllum lanatum, Camassia quamash.
 
Urban Garden Function:
Provides cheerful spring color, low-growing texture, and seasonal interest in urban meadows, pollinator plantings, and dry-to-mesic native borders. Works well in rock gardens, prairie-inspired plantings, and naturalized edges where it adds subtle structure and early-season bloom.
 
Wildlife Supported:
Flowers attract native bees, early-season pollinators, and small insects. Foliage offers shelter and microhabitats for ground-dwelling invertebrates.
 
Historical Use:
Appreciated ornamentally for its bright flowers and adaptability to upland sites. Used in native meadow restorations and dry woodland gardens for early-season ecological support.