Common Woolly Sunflowers

SKU: FL3817
This native Common Woolly Sunflower is not a real sunflower, but blooms from May to August with intensely yellow 5cm (2") wide flowers that rise above silvery grey, woolly foliage. It prefers full sun, but will bloom in partial shade. Read More

Exposure Full-sun to partial shade, depending on the blend

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Common Woolly Sunflower Seeds FL3817-1

Product Details

Eriophyllum lanatum. Height to 30-60cm (12-24"). Also known as Oregon Sunshine. This native Common Woolly Sunflower is not a real sunflower, but blooms from May to August with intensely yellow 5cm (2") wide flowers that rise above silvery grey, woolly foliage. It prefers full sun, but will bloom in partial shade. Common Woolly Sunflowers work well in containers, in the border, and in alpine rock gardens. Their spread is very gradual, and they are quite ornamental at all times of the year. This plant is very attractive to pollinators and beneficial insects, so it deserves a place in every organic garden. Hardy to Zone 5.

Perennial

Quick Facts:

    • Perennial
    • Intensely yellow flowers
    • Blooms May to August
    • Height to 30-60cm (12-24")
    • Silvery grey, woolly foliage

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All About Common Woolly Sunflowers

Difficulty

Difficulty
Easy

Season & Zone

Season & Zone
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade, depending on the blend

Timing

Timing
Try to direct sow wildflower seedsΒ during the period two weeks before, and eight weeks after, your last average frost date. Sowing when there is some risk of minor frost may improve germination. Wildflower seeds can also be sown in the autumn, but a certain percentage of seeds to may be lost to water, birds, and animals. To make the most of the annual species, direct sow in early spring.

Starting

Starting
Site Selection: If there are already no plants (including weeds) growing in the planting site, there may be a problem with the soil. Possible issues may be soil fertility, lack of drainage, or the need for soil amendments to improve texture. In such spots (eg, beneath a cedar tree), few plants will thrive, including wildflowers.

Site Preparation:

Site Preparation: Remove as much existing vegetation as possible through pulling or tilling under in order to minimize competition. Loosen the soil by scraping, raking, or tilling. Wildflower blends will not usually take if planted into existing lawn because the thatch prevents their contact with soil.

Seed Application:

Seed Application: In small areas, seeds can be scattered by hand. In larger areas, you may want to employ a lawn spreader or some other mechanical means. We recommend adding 1-2 parts clean, dry sand to 1 part wildflower seeds which will help the seeds spread evenly. Do not use beach sand, as it usually contains salt. It may be wise to spread most of the seed, but to save some for filling in bald spots at a later date. Seeds must come into contact with the soil in order to germinate. Do not bury seeds more than 2-3 times their thickness.

Planting rates:

Planting rates: Aim for a planting density of 70 seeds per square foot. 90g of seeds will cover 1,000 ftΒ². Use 4kg per acre. 500g covers about 5,500 ftΒ². If seeding an area where site preparation and weeding are not possible, double this rate.

Growing

Growing
Keep the seeded area as evenly moist as possible to help the seeds germinate and the young seedlings become established. Weeds need to be kept under control. Once they are growing, most mixes will not require additional water except in long periods of hot, dry weather. All of our mixes should re-grow for several years, but will eventually benefit from re-seeding. In late summer, many of the components will produce seed heads that can be harvested and replanted the following spring.

How to Grow Eriophyllum

Step 1

Timing

Try to direct sow wildflower seedsΒ during the period two weeks before, and eight weeks after, your last average frost date. Sowing when there is some risk of minor frost may improve germination. Wildflower seeds can also be sown in the autumn, but a certain percentage of seeds to may be lost to water, birds, and animals. To make the most of the annual species, direct sow in early spring.

Step 2

Starting

Site Selection:Β If there are already no plants (including weeds) growing in the planting site, there may be a problem with the soil. Possible issues may be soil fertility, lack of drainage, or the need for soil amendments to improve texture. In such spots (eg, beneath a cedar tree), few plants will thrive, including wildflowers.

Site Preparation:Β Remove as much existing vegetation as possible through pulling or tilling under in order to minimize competition. Loosen the soil by scraping, raking, or tilling. Wildflower blends will not usually take if planted into existing lawn because the thatch prevents their contact with soil.

Seed Application:Β In small areas, seeds can be scattered by hand. In larger areas, you may want to employ a lawn spreader or some other mechanical means. We recommend adding 1-2 parts clean, dry sand to 1 part wildflower seeds which will help the seeds spread evenly. Do not use beach sand, as it usually contains salt. It may be wise to spread most of the seed, but to save some for filling in bald spots at a later date. Seeds must come into contact with the soil in order to germinate. Do not bury seeds more than 2-3 times their thickness.

Planting rates:Β Aim for a planting density of 70 seeds per square foot. 90g of seeds will cover 1,000 ftΒ². Use 4kg per acre. 500g covers about 5,500 ftΒ². If seeding an area where site preparation and weeding are not possible, double this rate.

Step 3

Growing

Keep the seeded area as evenly moist as possible to help the seeds germinate and the young seedlings become established. Weeds need to be kept under control. Once they are growing, most mixes will not require additional water except in long periods of hot, dry weather. All of our mixes should re-grow for several years, but will eventually benefit from re-seeding. In late summer, many of the components will produce seed heads that can be harvested and replanted the following spring.

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