Details
Emerges
Seed collection
Flowers
June, July
Yellow
September
Height
45
-
75
cm
Lifecycle
Perennial
Width
-
cm
Habit
Forbs
Spreading
Rhizomatous
Ecology
Supports
Bees
Butterflies & Moths
Providing
Pollen source
Nectar source
Seeds
Meadow Arnica, a vibrant wildflower native to North America, is prized for its cheerful yellow daisy-like blooms and traditional medicinal uses, but is POISONOUS and should never be consumed.
Habitat
Typically found in
meadows
In the Garden
Growing Conditions
Moisture
Average
Moist
Light
Full sun
Soil
Average garden soil
Propagation
Via
Rhizomatous
Seeds
Sowing Recommendations
Direct sow seeds
Spring planting
High or easy germination
Landscape
Use for:
Rock garden
Naturalization
Border
Growing Tips
Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost date or sow directly in the garden after the last frost date. Plant the seeds in well-drained soil in a location that receives full sun to partial shade.
Description
Arnica chamissonis has yellow flowers with green medium textured foliage. The leaves of the Arnica chamissonis are grouped in 4–10 pairs. It produces brown seeds and has an active growth period of the spring and summer. It has rhizomatous growth and grows at a moderate rate.