About This Plant
Hearleaf arnica is an attractive perennial wildflower in the sunflower family. It's native to western North America, found on forest edges, slopes, or meadows at elevation or mountainous areas. The plant gets its name from opposite pairs of heart shaped leaves, but can also be found with arrow shaped, or narrower leaves if grown in drier areas. In spring, flowers with broad golden disk florets with matching yellow disk florets appear. Bloom time may extend as far as late summer. Heartleaf arnica is very similar to broadleaf arnica (Arnica latifolia) and hybridizes with it through most of its range.
Traditional Use
Traditional use information coming soon.
Growing Guide
Seeds needs light to germinate and should sprout within a couple of weeks. Use an acidic soil and preferably grow arnica at elevation but can have success otherwise given good soil and part shade conditions.