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Common name: Oregon sunshine
Scientific name: Eriophyllum lanatum
Duration: Perennial
Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower)
Habitat: Dry areas in full sun. Drought tolerant so appropriate for xeriscaping.
Blooming period: Early summer
Color: Golden yellow flower heads with grayish-green foliage
Height: 6-12"
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This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds and should be given consideration for use in a butterfly garden. The gray woolly foliage is attractive prior to flowering. Re-seeds self readily but does not move far. A short- lived perennial (~2 years). Clipping spent flowers is recommended to increase bloom time.





















Eriophyllum, erio- is a Greek prefix which indicates wooliness, phyllum is derived from the Greek term phyllus, means “leaves” or “foliage” so Eriophyllum indicates wooly leaves
lanatum means “covered with long, wooly hair”


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