Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Pyrrocoma

Species:

Pyrrocoma uniflora

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may, jun, jul, aug, sep

Bloom Colors:

Yellow

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming, Canada: Alberta, Northwest Territories

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, sandy or rocky soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to open, rocky slopes and meadows