How much sun does Gordon'S Ivesia need?

Gordon'S Ivesia grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Gordon'S Ivesia bloom?

Gordon'S Ivesia blooms in June, July, and August.

Where is Gordon'S Ivesia native?

Gordon'S Ivesia (Ivesia gordonii) is native to CO, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Gordon'S Ivesia attract?

Gordon'S Ivesia draws bees and beetles.

Is Gordon'S Ivesia HOA-friendly?

Gordon'S Ivesia takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Gordon'S Ivesia

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Author: Pollinator Patch

Ivesia gordonii

Last reviewed: June 2026

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

2"–8" H × 2"–8" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

Pollinators

bees, beetles

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Sierra Nevada Central Basin and Range

Gordon's ivesia is a compact alpine perennial that forms small, tidy clumps of silvery-green, fern-like foliage. It produces clusters of small yellow flowers from June through August, creating a delicate carpet-like groundcover in sunny, dry locations.

In an HOA neighborhood

Gordon'S Ivesia takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Works well in: backyard only.

Extremely small size may appear sparse or unfinished
Alpine appearance looks too wild for formal landscapes
Unknown dormancy behavior creates maintenance uncertainty

Wildlife value

The bright yellow flowers attract native bees and beneficial beetles during the summer blooming period. This alpine plant provides nectar for high-elevation pollinators adapted to harsh mountain conditions.

Common questions

How much sun does Gordon'S Ivesia need?: Gordon'S Ivesia grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Gordon'S Ivesia bloom?: Gordon'S Ivesia blooms in June, July, and August.
Where is Gordon'S Ivesia native?: Gordon'S Ivesia (Ivesia gordonii) is native to CO, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Gordon'S Ivesia attract?: Gordon'S Ivesia draws bees and beetles.
Is Gordon'S Ivesia HOA-friendly?: Gordon'S Ivesia takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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