Skeleton-leaf goldeneye
Sidneya tenuifolia
Last reviewed: July 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
24"–48" H × 36"–60" W
Bloom
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Native to
TX, NM
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
A rounded, woody-based perennial subshrub with narrow, skeleton-like divided leaves and abundant bright yellow daisy-like flowers produced over a long season. Forms a tidy mound in rocky, well-drained soil and tolerates extended dry periods once established.
In an HOA neighborhood
Skeleton-leaf goldeneye is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge.
Wildlife value
Long, heavy bloom period makes it a reliable nectar source for bees and butterflies for much of the growing season.
Common questions
- How much sun does Skeleton-leaf goldeneye need?
- Skeleton-leaf goldeneye grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Skeleton-leaf goldeneye bloom?
- Skeleton-leaf goldeneye blooms in April, May, June, July, August, September, and October.
- Where is Skeleton-leaf goldeneye native?
- Skeleton-leaf goldeneye (Sidneya tenuifolia) is native to TX, NM, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Skeleton-leaf goldeneye attract?
- Skeleton-leaf goldeneye draws bees and butterflies.
- Is Skeleton-leaf goldeneye HOA-friendly?
- Skeleton-leaf goldeneye is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
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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