Narrowleaf Mule Ears | Wyethia angustifolia - Benton Soil And Water Conservation District

Narrowleaf Mule Ears | Wyethia angustifolia

May contain: plant, pollen, daisy, flower, sunflower, animal, apidae, bee, insect, and invertebrate

Large sunflower-like flowers on 1′ stalks with fuzzy, elongated leaves. Blooms from April through July.

Plant Details

Habitats	Upland Prairie and Savanna, Riparian Forests, Wet Prairie
Mature Height	1 -3'
Shade Preference	full sun
Soil Tolerance	Moist, well-drained soil
Special Uses	Attracts bees, butterflies.

May contain: animal, bee, honey bee, insect, invertebrate, and wasp

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May contain: bud, flower, plant, sprout, vegetation, petal, and leaf

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May contain: plant, potted plant, garden, nature, outdoors, soil, jar, planter, pottery, vase, herbal, herbs, clothing, coat, cap, hat, face, head, person, photography, portrait, gardening, jacket, glove, wood, accessories, glasses, adult, female, woman, indoors, interior design, footwear, shoe, bag, and handbag

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May contain: field, grassland, nature, outdoors, architecture, building, shelter, countryside, meadow, rural, hut, grass, plant, landscape, housing, farm, and pasture

Upland Prairie and Savanna

Upland prairies or open grasslands are among the most threatened ecosystems in Oregon. Historically, they occurred across the Willamette Valley and are vegetated by perennial grasses and annual or…

May contain: countryside, farm, field, nature, outdoors, pasture, rural, grassland, meadow, plant, vegetation, grass, fence, tree, land, and woodland

Riparian Forests

Riparian areas are defined by NRCS as ecosystems that occur along waterways and water bodies. They serve as the transition between aquatic and terrestrial zones.

Wet Prairie

Wet prairies were once a common habitat in the floodplain of the Willamette River. These habitats occur on poorly drained clay soils or shallow soils above bedrock. Seasonal flooding creates anaerobic…

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