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Native to coastal Southern California, San Diego county viguiera (Bahiopsis laciniata) adds a bright splash of yellow to the waterwise landscape. This evergreen shrub is a member of the Aster family. It is sometimes called the San Diego sunflower or tornleaf goldeneye.
The sunflower-like blooms cover the plant from winter to summer. The small, toothed leaves are a vibrant, shiny green. San Diego county viguiera is a hardy, fast-growing shrub. It is easy to grow and does well in sandy, well-draining soil with minimal watering.
San Diego county viguiera’s cheerful blooms attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds to the garden. The plant provides cover for wildlife. After blooming, the spent flowers can be deadheaded or left for birds. Prune in the fall after flowering.
This plant does well on dry slopes. Plant in clusters to form a hedge or combine with other colorful, low-water perennials for visual interest.
Shrub
2 - 3 ft Tall
3 - 4 ft Wide
Mounding
Fast
Evergreen
Slight
Yellow
Summer, Spring, Winter
Full Sun
Very Low, Low
Max 1x / month once established
Easy
Fast, Medium, Slow
Tolerant of a variety of soils as long as drainage is adequate.
Soil PH: 6.0 - 8.0
Prune to shape when not in bloom
For propagating by seed: No treatment.
Dry slopes, canyons and mesas
Chaparral, Coastal Scrub, Lowland Chaparral, Maritime Desert Scrub, Southern Coastal Scrub
Woolly bluecurls, Scarlet Bugler (Penstemon centranthifolius), Cleveland Sage (Salvia clevelandii), California Encelia, Mojave Yucca (Yucca schidigera), Mimulus sp, Manzanita sp, Ceanothus sp
Butterflies and moths supported
0 confirmed and 3 likely
Alfalfa Looper Moth
Autographa californica
California Patch
Chlosyne californica
Bordered Patch
Chlosyne lacinia
Moosa Creek Nursery. Bahiopsis laciniata: San Diego County Viguiera. https://www.moosacreeknursery.com/~/Native_Plants/160/Bahiopsis-laciniata; Native West Nursery. Bahiopsis laciniata (San Diego Sunflower). https://www.nativewest.com/plant-database/bahiopsis-laciniata