California Sunflower

Sisyrinchium bellum

Encelia californica

Blooms spring to fall
Perennial woody shrub that grows up to 4 ft tall with 2” floral heads, yellow rays and dark disk. Tolerates a wide variety of soils. Deadhead to prolong the bloom. Provides nectar and pollen. Attracts a wide variety of natives.

PHOTO CREDIT: Joe Decruyenaere [CC BY-SA 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)]

NativeTorrey Douglassprovides nectar and pollen, tolerates sand, tolerates clay, yellow flowers, attracts native bees, perennial