Height: This perennial can grow up to 1 foot tall and spread with runners like strawberries.

Habitat: Grows best in wet to well drained soil in full to part sun. Can tolerate salt spray.

Foliage: Ovate, sharply toothed green leaves are slivery on the underside of leaf.

Flowers: Yellow, five petal flowers that bloom April through October.

Natural Habitat: Found in wet areas from beaches to river banks.

Why is it good for my garden? Silverweed is an easy to grow perennial that grows fast and can be used for erosion control. Bright yellow flowers attract pollinators especially butterflies. Traditionally, roots were eaten raw or cooked and can be dried and stored for winter. Leaves are also edible and have been used for teas.

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For more information please check out the Burke Herbarium link below:

https://biology.burke.washington.edu/herbarium/ima...