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Heartleaf Arnica

Arnica cordifolia

Heartleaf arnica is a western mountain woodland perennial that spreads into colonies of heart-shaped leaves topped with large golden daisies, brightening the dappled floor of conifer forests.

Family
Asteraceae
Type
wildflower
Lifespan
perennial
Height
0.5–2 ft
Spacing
1–2 ft apart
Light
part shade
Soil moisture
dry, moist
Soil pH
acidic, neutral
Bloom
May, June, July
Bloom colors
yellow
Wildlife value
pollinators, butterflies
Landscape uses
border, container, erosion control, naturalizing
Native states
CA, CO, ID, MI, MT, NV, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY