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Owl's Claws (Hymenoxys)

Hymenoxys hoopesii

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per Plant - 5" Deep Pot
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ZONES  5-9 | Good to grow! Zone

Owl's Claw (Hymenoxys hoopesii) is a fabulous native mountain wildflower with huge golden-yellow flowers in summer. With its long, downward curving golden-yellow flower petals and center cone, the graceful flowers are eye-catching. Highly attractive to many types of butterflies and bees, this durable perennial likes average to wet soil moisture and cool growing conditions, not for hot climates.

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Description

Owl's Claw is a fabulous mountain wildflower found throughout the intermountain West in mid-to-high elevation meadows. A vigorous grower for higher elevations in the West, and cool climate areas of the upper Midwest and northern New England, it's not suitable for cultivation in hot and muggy summer climates. In habitat Owl's Claw is often found growing in huge colonies and makes an unforgettable display with thousands of colorful flowers covered with pollinators. Also known as Orange Sneezeweed. Grow in the sun or part-sun locations that have loam or clay soils and provide the plants with average to moist soil conditions. Suitable for elevations above 7,000 feet. Our plants originate the mountains on the eastern edge of central Arizona and can be planted with Phlox paniculata (Tall Garden Phlox), Monarda (Beebalm) and Campanula rotundifolia (Bluebells).

Planting & Care

Tips On Growing Hymenoxys (Owl's Claws, Orange Sneezeweed)

Preferred growing conditions:

  • Plant in a fast draining, infertile soil with full sun. Don't plant in clay soils.
  • Mulch with gravel or not at all.
  • Water regularly the first growing season to establish the plant. There after, infrequent but deep watering is all this plant needs.
  • Deadheading helps to keep the foliage looking tidy, but may not extend the flowering season.
  • Fertilize lightly in the fall with Yum Yum Mix.

Special comments:

  • Hymenoxys can be short-lived perennials and should be encouraged to re-seed themselves by leaving some seed heads on the plants and mulching with small diameter gravel mulch.
  • Hymenoxys are generally tap-rooted perennials and should not be divided.
  • Many have evergreen foliage that should not be cut back. Trimming off the old flowering stems is sufficient to keep the plants looking good.

Shipping

As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Some perennials are shipped as potted plants, some as perennial roots packed in peat.  The ‘Plant Information’ section describes how that item will ship. All perennials and fall-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.

Perennials and fall-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your Growing Zone. Perennial and fall-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service at (801) 769-0300 or contact us by email or chat.

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Key Features

Light Requirements

  • Full Sun

Water Tolerance

Low-Water

Bloom Time

Mid summer to early fall

Advantages

  • Bee Friendly
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Native
  • Long Bloom Time
  • Deer Resistant

Additional information

Mature Height

12-36" tall

Mature Spread

18-24" wide

Soil Type

  • Average Soil
  • Sandy Soil
  • Low Fertility Soil
  • Well-Drained Soil

Soil Moisture

  • Average
  • Moist / Wet

Planting Time

  • Spring / Summer

Growing Zones

  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
  • Zone 9

Neonicotinoid Free

Yes

Can Send To PO Box

No

Ships to Hawaii & Alaska

No

Overall rating: 4.6666665 / 5 from 3 reviews.

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Worth the wait for blooms

"I planted this 3 years ago and it is finally blooming! It's absolutely beautiful. It started blooming the end of April here with day temps in the low 80's and night temps in the 40's. I fully expect it to peter out in the heat of the summer but perhaps there it will rebloom in the fall."

— Sarah (5/5)

I would buy this product again

"I just planted these a few months ago and despite the very high temps we've been having, they are still green and lush. They haven't bloomed but they might not bloom until next year anyway (?) but the plants themselves are still healthy and strong. This is a great, hardy, native plant."

— Chris (5/5)

First year plant. Growing Strong!

"I bought the owl's claw this spring and it's been growing like crazy. No flowers this year but looking forward to seeing the yellow surprise next season. Zone 5- Metro Denver"

— Sue (4/5)

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