A California native shrub with showy, flannel-textured golden-yellow flowers that bloom in spring and early summer. Highly drought-tolerant once established and excellent for xeric gardens and fire-prone regions.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
fast
Size
6–10′ tall × 6–15′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
high
Zone 8aZone 10b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 8a to Zone 10b
pH Range
77.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 7 to 7.5
Soil Texture
Coarse, Medium
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
California
Native to: California
Function & Care
erosion controlpollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Coppicing
Establishment & Care
Establishment
moderate
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed
Notable Cultivars
California Glory is the most popular hybrid cultivar, prized for its exceptionally large bright-yellow flowers and vigorous growth habit.
