Hayfield Tarweed

Carried by 0 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Hayfield Tarweed (Hemizonia congesta ssp. congesta) is a rare native annual herb that grows in northern, southern and central California. It tends to grow in open grassy places, at elevations from 0-1000 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Annual herb

Size

3 ft Tall

Color

Yellow

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Sunset Zones

15*, 16*, 17*, 24

Natural setting

Site type

Open grassy places

Plant communities

Northern Coastal Scrub, Valley Grassland

Wildlife supported

Bees

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 2 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Cyclophora dataria

Spotted Straw Sun Moth

Heliothis phloxiphaga

Alternative names

Common names:

Hayfield Tarplant

Botanical names:

Hemizonia congesta ssp. leucocephala

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