This variable perennial has upright or decumbent stems that are covered in fine white hairs and form a spreading habit. It has silver grey basal and stem leaves and the bright yellow daisy-like flowers appear above the foliage from spring to summer.

Hardiness zones 5 to 9

Eriophyllum lanatumis naturally found in North America from British Columbia to northern California and extending to western Montana growing in low-mountain regions.

It prefers a moderately fertile sandy-stony, sharply drained soil in an open sunny position and is frost tolerant but drought tender.

The Woolly Sunflower is grown for its flowers and spreading habit. It is planted along front garden borders or in rockeries as a specimen. It is suitable for low-mountain regions establishing from division in one season and is moderately long lived. This perennial is also grown in patio pots or roof gardens and is ideal for alpine gardens. ID 2796

Eriophyllum (eh-ree-oh-FY-lum)lanatum(lah-NAH-tum)

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)     
(Compositae)
Sunflower Family