(12-32" tall) Pluck one of the bright green leaves
and imagine it perched on a mule's head, and you'll quickly see how the Mule's
Ears plant got its name. What the name doesn't describe is how bright and
cheerful the sunflower-like blossoms are! Mule's Ears blooms from late spring
to early summer with large yellow flowers that attract butterflies, bees, and
birds. The plant thrives in full sun and adapts to most soil types, as long as
they're well-drained. In its native habitat on open hillsides and meadows in
the Mountain West, Mule's Ears forms dense stands that not only bloom
beautifully, but also provide cover for birds and small mammals. The plant's
extensive root system holds soil in place, helping prevent erosion. Grow a
carpet of sunshine!
More InformationAssociated SKUs | HC017681 HC017667 (1 Ounce) - Out of stock. HC017668 (1/4 Pound) - Out of stock. HC017669 (1 Pound) - Out of stock. HC017670 (Packet) - Out of stock.
|
Common Name | Mules Ears |
Botanical Name | Wyethia amplexicaulis |
Seed Life Cycle | Perennial |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Flower Color | Yellow |
Bloom Time | Late spring to early summer |
Mature Height | 12-32" tall |
Wildflower Mix or Specie | Species |
Ships As | Seed |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Seeds Per Pound | 27,000 |
Seeds Per Packet | 21 |
Seed Coverage | 1 oz covers 85 sq ft 1/4 lb covers 340 sq ft.1 lb covers 1,360 sq ft. 32 lb covers an acre |
Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Average Soil, Compost Enriched Garden Loam Soil, Drought/Dry Soil, Well-Drained Soil |
Soil Moisture | Average |
Advantages | Attract Butterflies, Attract Birds, Bee Friendly, Native |
Ships To Canada | Yes |