How much sun does Golden eardrops need?

Golden eardrops grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Golden eardrops bloom?

Golden eardrops blooms in April, May, June, July, and August.

Where is Golden eardrops native?

Golden eardrops (Ehrendorferia chrysantha) is native to CA, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

Golden eardrops

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Ehrendorferia chrysantha

Last reviewed: September 2026

Golden eardrops (Ehrendorferia chrysantha) is a perennial forb native to CA. It blooms in April, May, June, July, and August. The flowers draw bees.

Toxicity unknown

Golden eardrops (Ehrendorferia chrysantha) 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

24"–48" H × 18"–24" W

Bloom

Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

Pollinators

bees

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A perennial with finely cut, blue-green, fern-like foliage and clusters of bright golden-yellow flowers on tall stalks. It thrives especially well on recently disturbed or burned ground and can look loose and sprawling in a formal setting.

Growing Golden eardrops

Grow Golden eardrops in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 24 to 48 inches tall and spread 18 to 24 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Its long bloom period supplies nectar and pollen to bees across much of the growing season.

Common questions

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

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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