Woolly Mule's Ears
NameWoolly Mule's Ears
Species NameWyethia mollis
Common NameWoolly Mule's Ears
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)4
Container Typenone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Foliage TypeBroadleaf
Height (cm)40
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynone
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesCharacterized by its distinctive woolly foliage and bright yellow, sunflower-like blooms. This plant is a herbaceous perennial, not suitable for traditional bonsai cultivation due to its lack of a woody trunk.
Description
This specimen is a herbaceous perennial plant, not a bonsai, commonly known as Woolly Mule's Ears. It features large, lance-shaped leaves covered in fine, woolly hairs, and produces vibrant yellow, daisy-like flowers. The plant grows in a clumping, upright habit, typical of its natural environment.
