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Chamisso arnica

Arnica chamissonis ssp. foliosa

Chamisso arnica (Arnica chamissonis ssp. foliosa) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 2a–11a. Mature size 6"–3'. Blooms Apr–Sep.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: perennial
Native range: Native to 13 U.S. states, including AK, AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT…
USDA hardiness: Zones 2a–11a
Mature size: 6"–3'
Sun: Full sun
Water: High · moisture-loving
Bloom: Apr–Sep
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Chamisso arnica (Arnica chamissonis ssp. foliosa) — *Arnica chamissonis ssp. foliosa* — Chamisso arnica. Photo via iNaturalist — (c) H. Zell, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, chamisso arnica pairs naturally with: Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina), Wild Strawberry (Fragaria virginiana), Yarrow (Achillea millefolium), Common selfheal (Prunella vulgaris).