Oregon sunshine
Also known as: sunshine flower
A strong-growing, clump-forming herbaceous perennial to a height of 30cm, with silvery-grey green hairy leaves. From late spring to summer, yellow daisies bloom in profusion over a long period
Scientific classification
- Species
- Oregon sunshine (Eriophyllum lanatum)
- Genus
- Eriophyllum
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming · Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Oregon sunshine
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Oregon sunshine
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Oregon sunshine care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningAfter flowering, cut back to keep compact
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or sow seed in autumn outside
Growing
GrowingPlant in well-drained, soil in full sun. Avoid winter wet - tolerates drought once established, so ideal for gravel garden.
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to damage by slugs and snails. Birds may use this plant as nesting material
Pests
Generally pest-free
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