Wyethia helenioides

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Gray mules ears

Gray mules ears is a deciduous perennial that grows a bit more than one foot tall and wide.

Endemic to California and uncommon in the nursery trade.

This sturdy wildflower sports very large, yellow daisy like flowers that appear in the spring and last about 3 months giving a sunny part of the garden a wonderful splash of color.

Sun: Full Sun

Water: Dry, Light

Soil: Clay

Other: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Drought Tolerant

 

Ecological Value

Provides nectar for butterflies.

Historical Uses

Used as a homeopathic remedy.

Distribution

Endemic to California. Sierra Nevada foothilss and west of the Central Valley

Elevation

Between 45 and 2010 meters

Communities
Habitat

Grassy slopes, openings in woodlands.