Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Plant Height: | 6 to 8 inches |
Plant Spread: | 6 to 12 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Other: Soft, pubescent giving a silvery-gray appearance. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Yellow |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Alpine Gardening |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Conservation status: | Critically Endangered (CR) |