Mule ears

Mule ears

Wyethia amplexicaulis

Drought tolerant, long-lived perennial native with large yellow flowers, blooming May to July. Occurs on dry to moist rangelands, meadows, sagebrush scrub and woodland openings, sometimes in dense stands; 1,000 to 11,000 ft. elevation. Grows on all soil textures, but aggressive on heavy clays. Unpalatable leaves, though flowers are eaten by ungulates. Use for restoration and mine reclamation. 

Growing Region
  • Intermountain West, Pacific Northwest

Species Attributes

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