Parish's goldeneye
Viguiera parishii
Last reviewed: August 2026
Parish's goldeneye (Viguiera parishii) is a perennial shrub native to AZ, CA, NV. It blooms in March, April, and May. The flowers draw bees and butterflies. It reads as an intentional, HOA-friendly planting in the right spot.
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
- How much sun does Parish's goldeneye need?
- Parish's goldeneye grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Parish's goldeneye bloom?
- Parish's goldeneye blooms in March, April, and May.
- Where is Parish's goldeneye native?
- Parish's goldeneye (Viguiera parishii) is native to AZ, CA, NV, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- What pollinators does Parish's goldeneye attract?
- Parish's goldeneye draws bees and butterflies.
- Is Parish's goldeneye HOA-friendly?
- Parish's goldeneye is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
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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