Mule's Ears

Wyethiaamplexicaulis

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Wyethia (wy-eh-THEE-uh)
Species
amplexicaulis (am-pleks-ih-KAW-liss)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | February 2005 | neutral

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