• The vibrant purple rays of Parry’s Townsendia (Townsendia parryi) surround a golden-yellow center, creating a striking contrast against the dry prairie soil. This low-growing daisy-like bloom shines early in the season, often dotting open grasslands with its cheerful color.
  • A pair of soft lavender blooms of Parry's Townsendia (Townsendia parryi) rises just above the sparse ground cover, each with a sunny yellow center framed by narrow petals. The silvery-green leaves hug the ground, allowing these bright flowers to stand out against the dry, rocky prairie.
  • Scattered across the sandy ground, clusters of Parry's Townsendia (Townsendia parryi) display their delicate, lavender-purple petals around warm golden centers. These hardy alpine blooms thrive in open, rocky spaces, where their low, mounded form creates a splash of early color.
  • A sweeping view of Parry's Townsendia (Townsendia parryi) shows dozens of pale purple flowers carpeting the grassy slope, each bloom perched on a short stem. The bright yellow centers glow in the sunlight, turning the dry hillside into a sea of soft pastels.
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Townsendia parryi - Parry's Townsendia

Townsendia parryi - Parry's Townsendia

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Parry's Townsendia is a charming native biennial, forming low-growing mats of silvery-green leaves that blend beautifully into dry, open landscapes. In late spring to early summer, it produces clusters of large, daisy-like flowers in soft lavender pink to pale purple tones, each surrounding a bright golden-yellow center. The vivid blooms stand out against the muted foliage, adding a splash of color to rocky slopes and grasslands. Perfect for rock gardens, alpine plantings, dry meadows, and restoration projects, this resilient species is equally at home in urban xeriscapes. It attracts native bees and early-season pollinators, offering an important nectar source as the growing season begins.

Adapted to dry, well-drained soils and high elevations, Parry's Townsendia thrives in foothills, montane meadows, and open sagebrush country. Its tough, hairy leaves help it tolerate drought and harsh conditions, while its low stature makes it highly deer resistant.

Bloom Times & Plant Sizes

Important Information - The "Bloom Period" is an indicator of the time period within which the wildflowers will bloom and does not describe the time period that a single plant will bloom.  The "Sizes" listed are intended to be a general guideline to consult during plant selection. - Plant growth and bloom times will vary depending on geographical location & individual site conditions.

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Plant Specifics

Seeds Per Pack

Seeds Per Package: 12

Light Conditions

  • Sun

Soil Conditions

  • Well Drained
  • Sandy
  • Gravelly
  • Dry

Height

  • Under 6"

Width

  • Under 6"

Bloom Colour

  • Pink
  • Lavender Pink

Month of Bloom

  • April
  • May
  • June
  • Septemeber
  • October

Vigorousness

  • Moderate
  • Fast

Deer Resistance

  • High

Features

  • Bees
  • Long Bloom Time
  • Used as Groundcover
  • Urban Spaces
  • Rural Spaces
  • Good in Containers

Chinook Exposure

  • Fully Exposed

Distribution Info

Native to western North America, Parry's Townsendia is found in AB and BC, extending southward into the western US. It thrives in sparsely vegetated soils of grasslands, sagebrush steppe, dry forests, and woodlands, from valleys to alpine regions at elevations.

Traditional Edible & Medicinal Info

Townsendia parryi has no edible or medicinal uses.