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Eriophyllum lanatum (Oregon sunshine)
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2 hours care
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per year
0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Eriophyllum lanatum
Other names
Oregon sunshine, Sunshine flower, Woolly sunflower, Woolly daisy
Genus
Eriophyllum Eriophyllum
Species
E. lanatum - E. lanatum is a vigorous, variable, clump-forming, semi-evergreen to evergreen perennial with woolly, spoon- to lance-shaped basal leaves and erect stems bearing pinnate or narrowly lance-shaped stem leaves and daisy-like, bright yellow flower heads from late spring into summer.
Eriophyllum lanatum is: Evergreen
Habit
Erect flower stem, Clump-forming
Flower
Bright-yellow in Spring; Bright-yellow in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Slugs , Birds , Snails Slugs , Birds , Snails
Diseases
Virus diseases cause yellow mottling and distortion.
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering and prevent unwanted seedlings. Cut back after flowering to maintain a compact habit.
Propagation
Sow seed in containers in a frame in autumn.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Eriophyllum lanatum (Oregon sunshine) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Containers
Cultivation
Grow in poor to moderately fertile, sharply-drained soil in sun. Drought tolerant once established.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Eriophyllum lanatum
Other names
Oregon sunshine, Sunshine flower, Woolly sunflower, Woolly daisy
Genus
Eriophyllum Eriophyllum
Species
E. lanatum - E. lanatum is a vigorous, variable, clump-forming, semi-evergreen to evergreen perennial with woolly, spoon- to lance-shaped basal leaves and erect stems bearing pinnate or narrowly lance-shaped stem leaves and daisy-like, bright yellow flower heads from late spring into summer.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Erect flower stem, Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Bright-yellow in Spring; Bright-yellow in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Virus diseases cause yellow mottling and distortion.
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering and prevent unwanted seedlings. Cut back after flowering to maintain a compact habit.
Propagation
Sow seed in containers in a frame in autumn.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Eriophyllum lanatum (Oregon sunshine) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Containers
Cultivation
Grow in poor to moderately fertile, sharply-drained soil in sun. Drought tolerant once established.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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