Golden Yarrow
Eriophyllum confertiflorum · Asteraceae
- Form
- Subshrub
- Height
- 1–3 ft
- Sun
- Full Sun
- Water
- Very Low
- Blooms
- Apr, May, Jun, Jul
- Habitat
- Chaparral · Coastal Sage Scrub · Grassland
🌿 California native
Quick facts
- Habitat: Dry slopes, chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland edges
- Form / size: Small subshrub, 1–3 ft
- Sun: Full sun · Water (established): Very low
- Blooms: Spring–summer · Pollinator value: High
Description
A small, tough native with gray-green divided leaves and dense clusters of bright yellow daisy-family flower heads. Despite the common name, it is not the same genus as Yarrow; it just has a similarly flat, clustered look from a distance.
Wildlife & pollinators
The clustered yellow flowers are busy with small native bees, flies, butterflies, and beneficial insects.
Habitat & range
Dry slopes, open chaparral, coastal sage scrub, grassland margins, and rocky places across much of California.
In the garden
Good for dry pollinator gardens, slopes, and spaces between larger shrubs. Cut back lightly after bloom if it gets rangy.
Propagation
Grow from seed sown in fall, or take semi-hardwood cuttings.
Where to see it near you
- iNaturalist — observed in Orange County
- Dry scrub slopes and open chaparral edges.
Problems
Short-lived in rich or irrigated soil. Keep it lean and sunny.
