How much sun does Common sunrose need?

Common sunrose grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Common sunrose bloom?

Common sunrose blooms in March, April, May, and June.

Where is Common sunrose native?

Common sunrose (Crocanthemum scoparium) is native to CA, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Common sunrose attract?

Common sunrose draws small native bees.

Common sunrose

Name: Pollinator Patch
Author: Pollinator Patch

Crocanthemum scoparium

Last reviewed: September 2026

Toxicity unknown

Common sunrose (Crocanthemum scoparium) 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

6"–24" H × 12"–24" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Native to

Pollinators

small native bees

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Browse plants for this ecoregion

Coast Range Sierra Nevada Central California Foothills and Coastal Mountains Southern California Mountains Southern California/Northern Baja Coast

A small, wiry, woody-based perennial with tiny scale-like leaves and a scattering of small yellow flowers in spring. Grows in sandy or rocky openings and has a sparse, brushy habit rather than a dense one.

Wildlife value

Provides nectar and pollen for small specialist and generalist native bees.

Common questions

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