Drought tolerant, native perennial forb to subshrub with yellow flowers, blooming May to October. Common, occurring in sandy and rocky or calcareous soils of dry grasslands, desert shrublands and open forests. Useful for erosion control and pollinator habitat.

DISTRIBUTION / ADAPTATION

INFORMATION & ATTRIBUTES

Family: Asteraceae

Duration: Perennial

Growth Habit: Forb/herb/subshrub

Native Status: Native

Growth Form: Multiple stem

Mature Height: 6-36 in.

Bloom Color: Yellow

Bloom Period: Mid Summer

Annual Precipitation: 10 in.

Drought Tolerance: Medium

Shade Tolerance: Intolerant

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Wetland Indicator Status: 

Fire Resistance: No

Fire Tolerance:

Nitrogen fixation:

SOIL ADAPTATION

Coarse Texture: Yes

Medium Texture: Yes

Fine Texture: No

Salinity Tolerance: Low

CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium

pH Range: 6.0-7.5

SEEDING NOTES

Seeds per Pound: 

Seeding Rate:  PLS lbs/acre

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