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Helianthella californica

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

8b-11

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Helianthella californica plant details

Helianthella californica is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helianthella californica

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helianthella californica

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A cheery native sunflower with golden yellow 2” flowers and tidy basal foliage. Native to the Northern coastal areas of California, its fresh dark-green lance shaped leaves are nearly 1’ long, forming a small full mound about 8-10” high and 2’ wide, above which the bright yellow sunflowers bob on 18-24” stems. Attracts scads of butterflies and bees. Blooming late spring and early summer, this tap-rooted perennial is quite hardy and will return and form additional clumps year after year if happy. Needing only low water and well-draining soil we add the proviso that rich soil will help this adorable native shine with even more blooms and healthier foliage during its bloom season. Drought tolerant once established.