Oregon Sunshine

Oregon Sunshine, also commonly called Woolly Sunflower or Golden Yarrow, is a bright and hardy perennial native to western North America. Its cheerful golden, daisy-like flowers rise above soft, silvery-woolly foliage, making it a standout in dry, sunny landscapes. This resilient native thrives in open uplands, sandy or gravelly soils, and dry, well-drained sites below 10,000 feet elevation. It can be found from southern British Columbia, east of the Cascade Mountains, through Oregon and California, and eastward into western Montana, southeastern Idaho, northeastern Nevada, and parts of Utah.

Blooming from late spring through early summer, Oregon Sunshine provides valuable nectar and pollen for native bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it an excellent choice for ecological gardens. This perennial is drought-tolerant and long-lasting, often finding its niche in the garden and returning year after year. While it may grow tall and leggy in richer soils, careful cutting back after flowering will help maintain its tidy form. Planting in the fall, particularly in Northwest climates, allows the seeds or plants to experience natural cold stratification, encouraging healthy germination and establishment. Although some native flowers take time to fully establish, Oregon Sunshine will reward patience with its long-lasting color, silvery foliage, and pollinator-friendly blooms.

The broadcast rate for seeding is 16 – 20 pounds per acre.

The seed drill rate for seeding in rows is 8 pounds per acre.