How much sun does Hartweg's tauschia need?

Hartweg's tauschia grows best in part shade conditions.

When does Hartweg's tauschia bloom?

Hartweg's tauschia blooms in March, April, and May.

Where is Hartweg's tauschia native?

Hartweg's tauschia (Tauschia hartwegii) is native to CA, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Hartweg's tauschia attract?

Hartweg's tauschia draws small bees, flies, and beetles.

Hartweg's tauschia

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Tauschia hartwegii

Last reviewed: November 2026

Hartweg's tauschia (Tauschia hartwegii) is a perennial forb native to CA. It blooms in March, April, and May. The flowers draw small bees, flies, and beetles.

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Toxicity unknown

Hartweg's tauschia (Tauschia hartwegii) 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

part shade

Water

low

Size

12"–24" H × 12"–18" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May

Native to

Pollinators

small bees, flies, beetles

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Hartweg's tauschia is a perennial forb with divided, fern-like leaves and flat clusters of small yellow flowers held above the foliage in spring. It grows in the dappled shade of woodland and chaparral understory.

Growing Hartweg's tauschia

Grow Hartweg's tauschia in part shade and low water. Mature plants reach 12 to 24 inches tall and spread 12 to 18 inches wide.

Wildlife value

The small umbrella-shaped flower clusters attract a range of small bees, flies, and beetles that specialize in this flower shape.

Common questions

How much sun does Hartweg's tauschia need?: Hartweg's tauschia grows best in part shade conditions.
When does Hartweg's tauschia bloom?: Hartweg's tauschia blooms in March, April, and May.
Where is Hartweg's tauschia native?: Hartweg's tauschia (Tauschia hartwegii) is native to CA, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Hartweg's tauschia attract?: Hartweg's tauschia draws small bees, flies, 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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