Bahiopsis Laciniata - San Diego Sunflower (1 Gallon)

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Brighten your water-wise garden with San Diego Sunflower, also known as California Bush Sunflower, a hardy California native prized for its cheerful yellow blooms, attractive gray-green foliage, and excellent drought tolerance. This low-growing evergreen subshrub is native to the coastal sage scrub and chaparral communities of Southern California and northwestern Baja California.

From spring into early summer, vibrant yellow daisy-like flowers rise above the foliage, bringing a splash of color to the landscape and attracting native bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators. Flowering may continue sporadically when supplemental moisture is available, extending its seasonal appeal.

With its compact growth habit and low water requirements, San Diego Sunflower is an excellent choice for native plant gardens, pollinator habitats, habitat restoration projects, and sunny, water-wise landscapes. It thrives in well-drained soils, including sandy, rocky, and decomposed granite conditions, and performs well in low-fertility soils. Once established, it requires minimal supplemental irrigation and is generally resistant to deer, making it a practical and beautiful addition to sustainable gardens.

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Bahiopsis laciniata (syn. Viguiera laciniata)
• Common Names: San Diego Sunflower, California Bush Sunflower
• Plant Type: California native evergreen subshrub
• Native Range: Southern California and northwestern Baja California
• Mature Height: 1–2 ft.
• Mature Width: 1–3 ft.
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Water Needs: Low; deep, infrequent watering once established
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy, rocky, or decomposed granite soils
• Bloom Season: Spring to early summer, with occasional rebloom
• Flower Color: Bright yellow
• Foliage Color: Gray-green
• Wildlife Value: Attracts native bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
• Deer Resistance: Generally deer resistant