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Chamisso arnica

Arnica chamissonis

Chamisso arnica (Arnica chamissonis) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 1a–11a. Mature size 6"–3'. Blooms Apr–Sep.

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Family
—
Group
perennial
Native range
Native to 13 U.S. states, including AK, AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT…
USDA hardiness
Zones 1a–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)
Arnica chamissonis — Chamisso arnica. Photo by Kurt Stüber [1] via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Chamisso arnica (Arnica chamissonis) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 1a–11a. Mature size 6"–3'. Blooms Apr–Sep.

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).

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