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Palmer's Goldenbush (Ericameria palmeri) is a native shrub that grows in Southern and Central California, primarily in the South Coast, the Channel Islands and Sonoran Desert regions. It was formerly classified in the genus Haplopappus, and some sources may still refer to it by that name. There are two recognized varieties, var. palmeri and var. pachylepis It tends to grow in flats and slopes, at elevations from 0-2600 feet. While not the most attractive plant, it has wildlife value and is probably best suited for restoration projects or wildlife gardens. Its very late bloom time when little else is in flower makes it important for pollinators.
Shrub
3 - 13 ft Tall
3 - 10 ft Wide
Rounded
Moderate
Evergreen
Yellow
Summer, Fall
Full Sun
Extremely Low, Very Low
Never irrigate once established
Fast, Medium, Slow
Adaptable.
By seed
Dry flats and slopes of the coast, inland valleys and foothills
Coastal Sage Scrub
Best suited for a "wild" garden along with Manzanita (Arctostaphylos spp.), Sagebrush (Artemisia californica), Ceanothus spp., Bush Poppy (Dendromecon rigida), Brittlebush (Encelia californica), Buckwheat (Eriogonum spp.), Bush Mallow (Malacothamnus fasciculatus), Bladderpod (Peritoma arborea), Sage (Salvia spp.), and various cactus and succulent species.
Butterflies and moths supported
0 confirmed and 10 likely