Wyethia angustifolia (Narrowleaf Mule Ears)

Wyethia angustifolia (Narrowleaf Mule Ears) is a showy perennial forming a basal clump of narrow, tongue-shaped, bright green leaves. Blooming for an extended period from mid-spring to mid-summer, a profusion of large, long-stalked, sunflower-like blossoms, 3 in. wide (7 cm), are borne on upright stems. The flowers are particularly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects. Narrowleaf Mule Ears is winter dormant and dies back to the ground. Native to the west coast of the United States from Washington to California, where it grows in moist meadows and dry, open grassy slopes, this perennial wildflower spreads by creeping, aromatic rhizomes to form showy colonies.

• Grows up to 1-3 ft. tall (30-90 cm) and 2-3 ft. wide (60-90 cm).
• Prefers full sun in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils. However, this plant is not too fussy about soils and tolerates a wide range of conditions as long as adequate drainage is provided.
• Low maintenance, this is an excellent choice for sunny borders, cottage gardens, butterfly gardens, wildflower gardens, prairies and meadows.
• No serious pest or disease issues.
• Propagated by seed. Seeds should receive cool-moist stratification for 90-120 days for proper germination.
• Native to California, Oregon, and Washington.