Eriophyllum lanatum - Siskiyou

Meet Eriophyllum lanatum 'Siskiyou', a cheerful California native perennial that earns its common name, Woolly Sunflower, in every possible way. Bright golden-yellow daisies bloom generously from spring through summer, hovering above a soft mound of silvery, woolly foliage that looks beautiful even when the plant isn't in flower. It's a compact, well-behaved groundcover with the kind of effortless charm that makes every garden look intentional.

Native to the Pacific Coast ranges, 'Siskiyou' thrives in full sun and is perfectly adapted to dry summers. Once established, it asks for little to no summer water, making it a dream for California-style and water-wise gardens. It's deer-resistant, drought-tolerant, and beloved by bees and butterflies. Plant it along sunny slopes, in rock gardens, at the front of dry borders, or anywhere you want low-water color that actually delivers.

Pair it with other California natives like Salvia or Eriogonum for a meadow-style planting that practically takes care of itself. Golden, carefree, and wildly underused, 'Siskiyou' deserves a spot in every Western garden.