When does Parish's goldeneye bloom?

It typically flowers from March through May, covering the shrub in small, bright yellow daisy-like blooms.

How much water does Parish's goldeneye need?

Once established, it does well with low water and handles dry, well-drained soils typical of desert washes and rocky slopes.

What pollinators visit Parish's goldeneye?

Bees and butterflies are the most common visitors, drawn to the yellow flower heads during the spring bloom period.

What light conditions does this shrub prefer?

It grows best in full sun, matching the open, exposed slopes and washes where it is usually found.

Is Parish's goldeneye HOA-friendly?

Parish's goldeneye is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Parish's goldeneye

Name: Pollinator Patch
Author: Pollinator Patch

Viguiera parishii

Last reviewed: August 2026

Parish's goldeneye is a low-water, full-sun shrub that produces bright yellow, daisy-like blooms from March through May, thriving on rocky desert slopes and along washes.

Toxicity unknown

Parish's goldeneye (Viguiera parishii) 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

Mar, Apr, May

Native to

AZ, CA, NV

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

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A rounded, twiggy perennial subshrub with small gray-green leaves and abundant bright yellow daisy flowers in spring, with light rebloom after rainfall. Extremely drought tolerant once established in lean, well-drained soil.

Growing Parish's goldeneye

Grow Parish's goldeneye in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 24 to 48 inches tall and spread 24 to 48 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.

In an HOA neighborhood

Parish's goldeneye is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.

Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge.

Can look sparse and twiggy during dry summer dormancy

Wildlife value

Spring flowers provide an early nectar and pollen source for bees and butterflies.

Common questions

When does Parish's goldeneye bloom?: It typically flowers from March through May, covering the shrub in small, bright yellow daisy-like blooms.
How much water does Parish's goldeneye need?: Once established, it does well with low water and handles dry, well-drained soils typical of desert washes and rocky slopes.
What pollinators visit Parish's goldeneye?: Bees and butterflies are the most common visitors, drawn to the yellow flower heads during the spring bloom period.
What light conditions does this shrub prefer?: It grows best in full sun, matching the open, exposed slopes and washes where it is usually found.
Is Parish's goldeneye HOA-friendly?: Parish's goldeneye is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

These answers were drafted with an AI model from this plant's data. Verify care details with a local expert.

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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