Parish's goldeneye
Viguiera parishii
Last reviewed: July 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
24"–48" H × 24"–48" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May
Native to
CA, AZ
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
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.
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 CA, AZ, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- 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 USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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