Nevin's woolly sunflower
Constancea nevinii
Last reviewed: August 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
24"–48" H × 24"–48" W
Bloom
Apr, May, Jun, Jul
Native to
CA
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
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Find rebates in your areaA 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.
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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