Type: Perennial
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Water Needs: Low to medium; prefers moderate moisture but tolerates some drought once established
Height: 1–2' tall
Spread: 1–1.5'
Spacing: 12–18" apart
Bloom Time: May–July
Bloom Description: Nodding, pale yellow to creamy yellow flowers with long backward-pointing spurs and soft yellow centers
Maintenance: Low; deadhead to extend bloom or allow to self-seed for naturalized plantings; cut back foliage if it declines after flowering
Soil Drainage: Well-drained soil; performs well in sandy, rocky, or average garden soils
Wildlife Value: Attractive to hummingbirds, bees, and other pollinators that feed on nectar from the long-spurred flowers.
Garden Use: Ideal for alpine gardens, rock gardens, woodland edges, and native plant landscapes. Its soft yellow flowers provide subtle color and pair well with other spring and early summer natives.