Ragleaf Bahia
Bahia dissecta
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–24" H × 12"–18" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
UT
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Ragleaf bahia is a low-growing annual wildflower with finely divided, lacy foliage and bright yellow daisy-like flowers. It blooms prolifically from late spring through summer, creating cheerful patches of color in dry, sunny areas. This drought-tolerant plant readily self-seeds and naturalizes in suitable conditions.
In an HOA neighborhood
Ragleaf Bahia takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Annual nature means gaps and bare spots when plants die
- Self-seeding habit can appear uncontrolled
- May look weedy or unkempt to traditional gardeners
Wildlife value
The abundant yellow flowers attract native bees and beneficial beetles throughout the long blooming season. As an annual that sets seed, it also provides food for seed-eating birds in fall.
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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