Plant Description

Wyethia angustifolia

Narrowleaf Mule’s Ear is a bright, sunflower-like plant that thrives in full sun, feeds pollinators while it’s blooming, and feeds birds with its seeds.

A bright yellow flower.

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Characteristic Plant Information
Height Up to 4 ft
Growth Rate Slow
Life Cycle Perennial
Moisture Use Low
Drought Tolerance High
Deer Browse Infrequent
Wildlife Value Good for birds
Hardiness USDA Zones 3-8
Bloom Time May-June
Bloom Color Bright Yellow
Habitat Type Prairies or open, sunny spaces

SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION

Classification Scientific Name
Kingdom Plantae
Clade Angiosperms
Clade Eudicots
Order Asterales
Family Asteraceae
Genus Wyethia
Species W. angustifolia

Planting information

Sun

Full sun to some shade

Soil

Dry soils, can tolerate clay soils

Special Uses

Great for pollinators, also used by birds and small mammals for seeds

Ease of Care

Moderate

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