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Arnica chamissonis (meadow arnica)
Arnica chamissonis (meadow arnica)
Native North American arnica • Bright yellow mid-summer flowers • Valued for medicinal use • Easier cultivation than European arnica
📦 Shipping is charged at real carrier rates.We don’t mark up shipping—costs reflect distance from our nursery and careful plant packing.
🌱 6-plant minimum per order — mix & match any varieties
📦 Ships in a 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot — well-rooted & ready to plant
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Meadow Arnica is a North American native perennial found throughout the northwestern United States. It is widely regarded as having medicinal properties similar to its European counterpart, Arnica montana, while being significantly easier to grow and better adapted to North American climates.
Plants form tidy clumps of upright, solitary stems topped with bright yellow, daisy-like flowers that bloom in mid-summer. The flowers rise clearly above the foliage, giving the plant a clean, open look that works well in meadows, native plantings, and medicinal herb gardens.
Because of its adaptability and resilience, Meadow Arnica is often chosen as a practical alternative to European arnica for growers interested in traditional herbal use.
WHY GARDENERS LOVE IT
- Native to the northwestern United States
- Easier to grow than Arnica montana
- Bright yellow mid-summer flowers
- Valuable medicinal herb
- Suitable for native and meadow gardens
- Low-maintenance perennial once established
HOW IT GROWS
- Plant type: Herbaceous perennial
- Sun: Full sun to part sun
- Soil: Well-drained to moderately moist soil
- Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture
- Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–8
- Growth habit: Upright, clumping
SIZE & BLOOM
- Height × Width: ~1–2 ft. × 2 ft.
- Flower color: Bright yellow
- Bloom time: Mid-summer
- Stem habit: Solitary flowering stems
- Foliage: Clean green leaves
PLANTING TIPS
- Plant in full sun or light shade
- Choose soil that drains well but does not dry out completely
- Water regularly during establishment
- Mulch lightly to retain soil moisture
CARE MADE EASY
- Deadhead spent flowers to tidy plants
- Cut back stems after flowering if desired
- Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigor
- Minimal fertilization required
BEST USES
- Medicinal herb gardens
- Native plant gardens
- Meadow and prairie plantings
- Pollinator-friendly landscapes
- Naturalized garden areas
HOW TO KNOW IT’S RIGHT FOR YOU
Choose Meadow Arnica if you:
- Want a native alternative to Arnica montana
- Grow plants for traditional herbal use
- Garden in Zones 5–8
- Prefer low-maintenance native perennials
- Enjoy meadow-style or natural plantings
POT SIZE: 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot
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What to Expect With Your Plants
What size plants will I receive?
Most plants ship in 2 3/8” x 3 3/4” band pots—ideal for healthy root growth.
Top growth varies by variety and season, but every plant arrives well-rooted, actively growing, and ready to plant.
Grown naturally without artificial heat or lights, our plants are hardy, adaptable, and ready to thrive in real garden conditions.
When will my plants ship?
We schedule plant orders based on your area’s average last frost date and when each plant is truly ready to ship. You’ll receive an email with your estimated ship date once your order is scheduled.
Orders ship Monday–Wednesday via UPS or USPS (2–3 day service), so your plants arrive before the weekend and spend less time in transit. Shipping begins in spring—usually mid-April—when weather and plant health align, so your plants arrive strong, well-rooted, and ready to thrive.
Do you guarantee your plants?
We stand behind our plants and our packing process. While we can't control weather or how plants are cared for after arrival, we do guarantee that your plants will arrive healthy and in good condition. If there's an issue, just reach out and we're happy to help.
Are your plants inspected for plant health and disease?
Yes. Our nursery is inspected at least twice each year by the Oregon Department of Agriculture and meets state plant health and disease standards.
Why does shipping cost what it does for live plants?
Shipping live plants requires careful packaging, seasonal timing, and fast transit to ensure they arrive healthy.
Our shipping rates are calculated in real time based on box size, weight, and destination, and we always select the best available option for safe, timely delivery.
We never inflate shipping costs — you pay what it costs us to ship your order safely.
Have more questions?
We want you to feel good about your plant order. Find answers about shipping, sizing, care, and guarantees in our full FAQ.
I was unable to find Arnica in any of my local nurseries so decided to "risk" ordering a live plant online. I was nervous ordering 6 live plants and was so impressed with how well they were packaged! They got to me in Denver still moist and had retained all their soil in transit. I followed the instructions to build up time outside prior to planting and probably could have gone slower, but they've been in the ground over a week now and are doing amazingly! New flowers have already bloomed. Thanks!