Showy Goldeneye
Heliomeris multiflora
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–36" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AZ, CA, CO, ID and 6 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Showy goldeneye produces bright yellow daisy-like flowers from June through September on compact, bushy plants. This drought-tolerant perennial thrives in full sun and requires minimal watering once established. The plants go dormant in winter, dying back to the ground before returning in spring.
In an HOA neighborhood
Showy Goldeneye is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.
Works well in: mid zone, foundation, backyard only.
- Can look weedy when dormant
- May spread more than expected
Wildlife value
The long blooming period provides nectar for bees and butterflies throughout the growing season. Seeds also attract finches and other small 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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