How much sun does Nevin's woolly sunflower need?

Nevin's woolly sunflower grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Nevin's woolly sunflower bloom?

Nevin's woolly sunflower blooms in April, May, June, and July.

Where is Nevin's woolly sunflower native?

Nevin's woolly sunflower (Constancea nevinii) is native to CA, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Nevin's woolly sunflower attract?

Nevin's woolly sunflower draws bees and butterflies.

Nevin's woolly sunflower

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Constancea nevinii

Last reviewed: November 2026

Nevin's woolly sunflower (Constancea nevinii) is a perennial shrub native to CA. It blooms in April, May, June, and July. The flowers draw bees and butterflies.

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Toxicity unknown

Nevin's woolly sunflower (Constancea nevinii) 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 × 24"–48" W

Bloom

Apr, May, Jun, Jul

Native to

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

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Browse plants for this ecoregion

Southern California/Northern Baja Coast

A rounded subshrub with soft, woolly gray-white foliage that gives the plant a silvery, structured look year-round. Flat clusters of small yellow flower heads appear in spring and early summer.

Growing Nevin's woolly sunflower

Grow Nevin's woolly sunflower in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 24 to 48 inches tall and spread 24 to 48 inches wide.

Wildlife value

The silvery foliage and long bloom season make it a reliable nectar stop for native bees on exposed coastal bluffs.

Common questions

How much sun does Nevin's woolly sunflower need?: Nevin's woolly sunflower grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Nevin's woolly sunflower bloom?: Nevin's woolly sunflower blooms in April, May, June, and July.
Where is Nevin's woolly sunflower native?: Nevin's woolly sunflower (Constancea nevinii) is native to CA, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Nevin's woolly sunflower attract?: Nevin'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.

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