Jepson's woolly sunflower
Eriophyllum jepsonii
Last reviewed: September 2026
Toxicity unknown
Jepson's woolly sunflower (Eriophyllum jepsonii) 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"–24" W
Bloom
Apr, May, Jun, Jul
Native to
CA
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
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A low evergreen subshrub with soft, woolly gray leaves and cheerful yellow daisy flowers held above the foliage from spring into summer. Its silvery texture contrasts well with green-leaved neighbors.
Wildlife value
The abundant daisy flowers are a steady nectar source for bees and small butterflies through spring and early summer.
Common questions
- How much sun does Jepson's woolly sunflower need?
- Jepson's woolly sunflower grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Jepson's woolly sunflower bloom?
- Jepson's woolly sunflower blooms in April, May, June, and July.
- Where is Jepson's woolly sunflower native?
- Jepson's woolly sunflower (Eriophyllum jepsonii) is native to CA, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- What pollinators does Jepson's woolly sunflower attract?
- Jepson's woolly sunflower draws bees and butterflies.
Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
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- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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