100 Seeds Meadow Arnica Arnica chamissonis

Meadow Arnica (Arnica chamissonis) is a hardy perennial wildflower that forms clumps of bright green foliage topped with daisy-like golden yellow blooms from early through midsummer. A close relative of mountain arnica, it brings a cheerful, meadow-style look to borders, wildflower patches, and pollinator gardens, and it naturalizes readily where conditions suit it.

These versatile plants work well in informal beds, cottage gardens, prairie-style plantings, and rain gardens, where their vivid yellow flowers pair nicely with grasses and other perennials. Blooming stems can be cut for fresh or dried arrangements, and the blooms are attractive to bees and other pollinating insects. Plants spread gradually by rhizomes to fill in space over time.

Species: Arnica chamissonis
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Plant_Habit: Clumping, spreading by rhizomes
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining, moderately moist, sandy to loamy
Zones: 4 to 9
Germination: 14 to 30 days at 65 to 70F; cold stratification for 2 to 4 weeks improves results
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil, do not cover deeply; needs light to germinate
Spacing: 12 to 18 inches
Notes: Keep soil consistently moist during establishment; divide crowded clumps every few years