Sierran Woodbeauty
Drymocallis lactea
perennial herb
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Care
Size
0–2ft tall
Container
Friendly
Flowers
Prized
Native Range
Sierra Nevada meadows and forest margins from El Dorado to Mono counties, 4000-9000 ft elevation.
Wildlife Supported
Insects
Pollen · Spring
Early season pollen source for queen foraging and colony establishment
mod
Honey bee
Pollen · Spring
Spring pollen source supporting hive nutrition
mod
Powdery mildew
Foliage · Summer
Fungal infection peaks in warm, dry summer conditions
Mammals
Foliage · Year-Round
Spring and summer primary forage; winter emergency browse in Sierra habitats
hig
Elk
Foliage · Spring
Spring and early summer forage during new growth; preferred browse in meadow habitat
mod
Allen's chipmunk
Seeds · Fall
Seed collection and caching for winter food stores; September-October peak
Seeds · Summer
Seed and fruit foraging; pre-hibernation food accumulation