Parry's Goldenbush
Ericameria parryi
Last reviewed: October 2026
Toxicity unknown
Parry's Goldenbush (Ericameria parryi) 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
12"–36" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AZ, CA, CO, ID and 7 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
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Ericameria parryi is a compact native shrub that produces bright yellow daisy-like flowers from July through September. This drought-tolerant plant maintains its small evergreen leaves year-round and requires minimal care once established. It thrives in full sun and poor soils, making it an excellent choice for water-wise landscapes.
In an HOA neighborhood
Parry's Goldenbush is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
The abundant late-season blooms provide crucial nectar for bees and butterflies when many other flowers have finished. This shrub is particularly valuable for native pollinators preparing for winter.
Common questions
- How much sun does Parry's Goldenbush need?
- Parry's Goldenbush grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Parry's Goldenbush bloom?
- Parry's Goldenbush blooms in July, August, and September.
- Where is Parry's Goldenbush native?
- Parry's Goldenbush (Ericameria parryi) is native to AZ, CA, CO, ID and 7 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Parry's Goldenbush attract?
- Parry's Goldenbush draws bees and butterflies.
- Is Parry's Goldenbush HOA-friendly?
- Parry's Goldenbush is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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