How much sun does Sant cruz island bush-mallow need?

Sant cruz island bush-mallow grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Sant cruz island bush-mallow bloom?

Sant cruz island bush-mallow blooms in April, May, June, and July.

Where is Sant cruz island bush-mallow native?

Sant cruz island bush-mallow (Malacothamnus fasciculatus) is native to CA, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What butterflies or moths does Sant cruz island bush-mallow host?

Sant cruz island bush-mallow is a larval host plant for west coast lady.

Sant cruz island bush-mallow

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Malacothamnus fasciculatus

Last reviewed: September 2026

Toxicity unknown

Sant cruz island bush-mallow (Malacothamnus fasciculatus) 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

48"–120" H × 48"–96" W

Bloom

Apr, May, Jun, Jul

Native to

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

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Browse plants for this ecoregion

Coast Range Central California Foothills and Coastal Mountains Southern California Mountains Mojave Basin and Range Sonoran Basin and Range Southern California/Northern Baja Coast

A gray-felted, upright shrub with clustered pale pink flowers along arching stems. It spreads by root suckers and resprouts vigorously after fire or pruning, giving it a somewhat rangy habit.

Wildlife value

Host plant for west coast lady.

An important mallow-family nectar and larval host plant for West Coast lady and related butterflies.

Common questions

How much sun does Sant cruz island bush-mallow need?: Sant cruz island bush-mallow grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Sant cruz island bush-mallow bloom?: Sant cruz island bush-mallow blooms in April, May, June, and July.
Where is Sant cruz island bush-mallow native?: Sant cruz island bush-mallow (Malacothamnus fasciculatus) is native to CA, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What butterflies or moths does Sant cruz island bush-mallow host?: Sant cruz island bush-mallow is a larval host plant for west coast lady.

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.

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