Arnica chamissonis Meadow Arnica Native Wildflower Pollinator Plant 100 Seeds

Arnica chamissonis, commonly known as Meadow Arnica, is a hardy native wildflower that brings bright golden-yellow blooms to meadows, pollinator gardens, and naturalized landscapes. This cheerful perennial is native to western North America and is well-loved for its daisy-like flowers that appear atop slender stems from early to mid-summer. Meadow Arnica is an excellent choice for wildflower plantings, pollinator habitats, and low-maintenance garden borders.

Its nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, making it a valuable addition to any pollinator-friendly garden. The plant forms clumps of lance-shaped green foliage and naturalizes well in suitable conditions, returning year after year in perennial zones.

Plant Features

• Bright yellow, daisy-like flowers that bloom in early to mid-summer
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
• Native wildflower well-suited to meadow and naturalized plantings
• Hardy perennial that returns each year in appropriate climates
• Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Arnica chamissonis
• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
• Growth Habit: Clump-forming, upright
• Bloom Season: Early to mid-summer
• Mature Height: 12 to 24 inches
• Spacing: 12 to 18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Meadow Arnica seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow outdoors in early spring or fall. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface; do not cover deeply, as light aids germination. Keep the soil consistently moist until seedlings emerge, which typically takes 14 to 30 days at 65 to 70°F. Once seedlings have several sets of true leaves, transplant them outdoors after the danger of frost has passed, spacing them 12 to 18 inches apart in a sunny to partially shaded location with well-drained soil.

Water regularly during the first growing season to help plants establish a strong root system. Once established, Meadow Arnica is relatively drought-tolerant and requires minimal care. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued bloom, or allow some flowers to go to seed to promote naturalization. Divide clumps every few years in early spring or fall to maintain vigor.

What's Included

This listing includes 100 seeds of Arnica chamissonis (Meadow Arnica).