Named for the fine hairs on stems and leaves, giving it a soft texture.
Produces bright yellow, five-petaled flowers with delicate brown or purple lines (nectar guides).
Seeds have fatty attachments (elaiosomes) and are dispersed by ants (myrmecochory).
Historically used in traditional herbal medicine, though mostly appreciated today for its ornamental and ecological value.
Named for the fine hairs on stems and leaves, giving it a soft texture.
Produces bright yellow, five-petaled flowers with delicate brown or purple lines (nectar guides).
Seeds have fatty attachments (elaiosomes) and are dispersed by ants (myrmecochory).
Historically used in traditional herbal medicine, though mostly appreciated today for its ornamental and ecological value.
Bloom: mid- to late spring
Habitats: areas along woodland paths; forested sand dunes; mesic to upland woodlands; sandy woodlands
Lifespan: perennial
Moisture: moist to dry-mesic
Plant type (height): forb (4 to 10 inches)
Requirements: partial sun to light shade
Soil: relatively loose soil containing loam or sandy loam with some decaying organic matter
