How much sun does Chamise need?

Chamise grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Chamise bloom?

Chamise blooms in April, May, and June.

Where is Chamise native?

Chamise (Adenostoma fasciculatum) is native to CA, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Chamise attract?

Chamise draws bees and beetles.

Chamise

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Adenostoma fasciculatum

Last reviewed: November 2026

Chamise (Adenostoma fasciculatum) is a perennial shrub native to CA. It blooms in April, May, and June. The flowers draw bees and beetles.

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Toxicity unknown

Chamise (Adenostoma fasciculatum) 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"–120" H × 36"–96" W

Bloom

Apr, May, Jun

Native to

Pollinators

bees, beetles

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Wiry evergreen shrub with needle-like clustered leaves and dense clusters of small white flowers in late spring. Dominant on dry, rocky slopes with thin soils and highly adapted to periodic wildfire.

Growing Chamise

Grow Chamise in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 36 to 120 inches tall and spread 36 to 96 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Flowers attract native bees and beetles; dense twiggy structure provides cover for small birds and mammals.

Common questions

How much sun does Chamise need?: Chamise grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Chamise bloom?: Chamise blooms in April, May, and June.
Where is Chamise native?: Chamise (Adenostoma fasciculatum) is native to CA, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Chamise attract?: Chamise draws bees and beetles.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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