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Asteraceae
Wyethia amplexicaulis
Wyethia amplexicaulis
Also known as Wyethia lanceolata, Wyethia amplexicaulis subsp. subresinosa, Espeletia amplexicaulis, Wyethia amplexicaulis subsp. major
Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Mules Ears · Wyethia · Native Perennial · Rocky Mountain · Yellow Wildflower · Sunflower Family · Asteraceae · Meadow · Pollinator · Wildlife Garden
Mule's ears (Wyethia amplexicaulis) is a striking Rocky Mountain native with large glossy leaves and bold yellow sunflower-like blooms in late spring. It performs best in well-drained, moderately moist soils in partial shade to full sun and requires little care once established. This long-lived perennial is a wonderful addition to native meadow gardens and wildlife habitats.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 5 hours
- Watering
- Water deeply but infrequently, allowing soil to partially dry between waterings · Every 10-14 days
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 6.2–7.6
- Temperature
- -25°F to 95°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
- Propagation
- Seed, Division, Cutting
Hardiness
USDA 4b-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 12 in – 4 ft
- Spread
- 4 ft
- Spacing
- 36 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- Yellow
- Foliage
- Green · Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies, Birds
Sources: trefle, usda
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