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Desert Mule’s Ear

This large bright showy flower grows in sandy open spaces in the semi-desert, amongst other shrubs. It’s common in Moab, UT. It grows to two feet high and four feet wide.

Wildflower Details

Scientific Name:Scabrethia scabra
Native:Yes
Growing Season:Spring and all summer
Soil Type:Shrublands, open sunny areas
Habitat:Semi-desert
Family:Aster