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Common Name: Showy Goldeneye
Scientific Name: Heliomeris multiflora
Native / Introduced: Native
Main Uses:
~Rehabilitation projects
~Beautification projects
~Wildlife habitat improvement
Height:  1-4 feet
Colors: Bright Yellow
Flowering Season: Summer
Elevation: 3,000 - 11,800 feet
Soil Types: Most soil textures including rocky and gravelly
Tolerances: Drought
Sun or Shade: Full sun to partial shade
Minimum Precipitation: 12- 14 inches
Lifecycle: Perennial
Planting Seed Rate: 1-2 lbs/acre
Estimated Seeds Per Pound: 1,050,000
Optimal Planting Season: Fall/Spring
Planting Depth: 1/8 - 1/4 inches
Stratification Requirements: 4-6 weeks cool stratification
 
Description
Showy Goldeneye is a beautiful and versatile wildflower native to the western United States. It is well-adapted to the region's climate and can be found growing in mid to high elevations on most soil textures, including rocky gravels. This plant is known for its bright yellow, sunflower-like flowers that bloom in the summer, adding a beautiful pop of color to any landscape. The low water requirement, drought tolerance, and cold-hardiness of Showy Goldeneye make it an ideal plant for areas with low rainfall or harsh winters. Additionally, the plant reseeds itself well, making it a reliable choice for many wildland plantings.
 
One of the most significant benefits of Showy Goldeneye is its ability to attract various pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, making it an excellent choice for creating wildlife habitats. The plant's bright yellow flowers are not only aesthetically pleasing but also offer excellent palatability for many species of wildlife and livestock. Showy Goldeneye is a valuable, underused, native forb species that is adapted to many sites for land restoration and beautification. This plant is also fairly easily established, which means it can be an excellent choice for those looking to add diversity to their landscape or restore disturbed soils. Overall, Showy Goldeneye is a versatile and beautiful plant that provides numerous benefits to wildland plantings, making it an ideal choice for conservationists, landscapers, and gardeners alike.
 
Resources
NRCS Profile: https://plants.usda.gov/home/plantProfile?symbol=HEMU3
NRCS Plant Guide: https://plants.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/plantguide/pdf/pg_hemu3.pdf
Additional Resources: https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=HEMU3,
https://ag.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Heliomeris-multiflora-1.pdf
 
Photo Credit: Andrey Zharkikh