Ericameria ericoides

California Goldenbush

Plant family: Asteraceae - Sunflower

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Plant type: Shrub

Plant origin: N/A, California

 
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Flower Color Yellow
Blooming Season Fall
Height 2-3 feet
Spread 1-5 feet
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Coastal Sage Scrub, Coastal Strand

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Sand

Special Characteristic

Attracts Wildlife, Salt Tolerant

Plant Highlights

This sun-loving evergreen bush is native to the sand dunes and coastal hillsides from Los Angeles to the San Francisco Bay. Sunny yellow clusters of daisy-like flowers appear throughout the fall. Reaching a height of only 3 ft with a 4 ft spread, which makes it a nice addition to a smaller garden or border. Plant in well draining soil in full sun to light shade. As it is drought tolerant give it only occasional or infrequent watering. Provides late season source of nectar for butterflies and attracts pollinators. Tolerant of salt spray and said to be deer resistant.

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