Sea dahlia is a charming California native perennial that brightens coastal landscapes with cheerful golden-yellow, daisy-like flowers from late winter through early summer. Growing 1–3 feet tall and 1–2 feet wide, it features finely divided foliage and slender stems that create a light, airy appearance. Native to coastal bluffs and dunes, this drought-tolerant wildflower thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators while adding vibrant color to coastal gardens and native plantings.