How much sun does Common goldenstar need?

Common goldenstar grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Common goldenstar bloom?

Common goldenstar blooms in April, May, and June.

Where is Common goldenstar native?

Common goldenstar (Bloomeria crocea) is native to CA, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

Common goldenstar

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Bloomeria crocea

Last reviewed: September 2026

Common goldenstar (Bloomeria crocea) is a perennial forb native to CA. It blooms in April, May, and June. The flowers draw bees.

Toxicity unknown

Common goldenstar (Bloomeria crocea) 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

8"–20" H × 4"–6" W

Bloom

Apr, May, Jun

Native to

Pollinators

bees

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A bulb-forming forb with a single grasslike leaf and a loose starburst umbel of bright yellow flowers atop a wiry stalk. Goes fully dormant after its brief spring bloom.

Growing Common goldenstar

Grow Common goldenstar in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 8 to 20 inches tall and spread 4 to 6 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Star-shaped flowers attract native bees during their short spring bloom window.

Common questions

How much sun does Common goldenstar need?: Common goldenstar grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Common goldenstar bloom?: Common goldenstar blooms in April, May, and June.
Where is Common goldenstar native?: Common goldenstar (Bloomeria crocea) is native to CA, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Common goldenstar attract?: Common goldenstar draws bees.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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