Blair's stephanomeria
Munzothamnus blairii
Last reviewed: October 2026
Blair's stephanomeria (Munzothamnus blairii) is a perennial shrub native to CA. It blooms in April, May, and June. The flowers draw bees and butterflies.
Toxicity unknown
Blair's stephanomeria (Munzothamnus blairii) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
36"–96" H × 36"–72" W
Bloom
Apr, May, Jun
Native to
CA
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
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A rare, woody shrub with narrow, gray-green leaves and small, thistle-like flower heads in pale white to pink clusters, found naturally on a single small offshore island. Grows on rocky, exposed island slopes.
Growing Blair's stephanomeria
Grow Blair's stephanomeria in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 36 to 96 inches tall and spread 36 to 72 inches wide.
Wildlife value
As an island endemic with a very restricted range, its flowers provide a locally important nectar source for the island's native bees and butterflies.
Common questions
- How much sun does Blair's stephanomeria need?
- Blair's stephanomeria grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Blair's stephanomeria bloom?
- Blair's stephanomeria blooms in April, May, and June.
- Where is Blair's stephanomeria native?
- Blair's stephanomeria (Munzothamnus blairii) is native to CA, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- What pollinators does Blair's stephanomeria attract?
- Blair's stephanomeria draws bees and butterflies.
Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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