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Parry'S Goldenbush

Ericameria parryi

Last reviewed: June 2026

Parry'S Goldenbush (Ericameria parryi)
Photo: Dave Powell, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

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

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.

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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