How much sun does Golden-yarrow need?

Golden-yarrow grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Golden-yarrow bloom?

Golden-yarrow blooms in March, April, May, June, and July.

Where is Golden-yarrow native?

Golden-yarrow (Eriophyllum confertiflorum) is native to CA, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Golden-yarrow attract?

Golden-yarrow draws butterflies, native bees, and beetles.

Golden-yarrow

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Eriophyllum confertiflorum

Last reviewed: October 2026

Golden-yarrow (Eriophyllum confertiflorum) is a perennial shrub native to CA. It blooms in March, April, May, June, and July. The flowers draw butterflies, native bees, and beetles.

Toxicity unknown

Golden-yarrow (Eriophyllum confertiflorum) 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

12"–24" H × 12"–36" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul

Native to

Pollinators

butterflies, native bees, beetles

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A low, woody-based perennial with finely divided gray-green foliage and flat-topped clusters of small golden-yellow flowers. Forms an informal, somewhat twiggy mound on dry, sunny slopes.

Growing Golden-yarrow

Grow Golden-yarrow in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 12 to 24 inches tall and spread 12 to 36 inches wide.

Wildlife value

A reliable nectar source for small butterflies, native bees, and beetles through most of the growing season.

Common questions

How much sun does Golden-yarrow need?: Golden-yarrow grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Golden-yarrow bloom?: Golden-yarrow blooms in March, April, May, June, and July.
Where is Golden-yarrow native?: Golden-yarrow (Eriophyllum confertiflorum) is native to CA, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Golden-yarrow attract?: Golden-yarrow draws butterflies, native 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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