Parry'S Arnica
Arnica parryi
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
4"–12" H × 4"–8" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
CA, CO, ID, MT and 5 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Parry's arnica is a low-growing native wildflower with bright yellow daisy-like blooms that appear throughout summer. This compact perennial forms small clumps and thrives in sunny, dry conditions.
In an HOA neighborhood
Parry'S Arnica takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Looks too wild and unstructured for formal landscapes
- Small size may appear weedy in maintained areas
- Unknown leaf retention creates uncertainty about year-round appearance
Wildlife value
The cheerful yellow flowers attract native bees and butterflies during the summer blooming period. Its low water needs make it valuable for supporting pollinators in xeric garden settings.
Common questions
- How much sun does Parry'S Arnica need?
- Parry'S Arnica grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Parry'S Arnica bloom?
- Parry'S Arnica blooms in June, July, and August.
- Where is Parry'S Arnica native?
- Parry'S Arnica (Arnica parryi) is native to CA, CO, ID, MT and 5 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Parry'S Arnica attract?
- Parry'S Arnica draws bees and butterflies.
- Is Parry'S Arnica HOA-friendly?
- Parry'S Arnica takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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