How much sun does Utah Fendlerbush need?

Utah Fendlerbush grows best in part sun conditions.

When does Utah Fendlerbush bloom?

Utah Fendlerbush blooms in June, July, and August.

Where is Utah Fendlerbush native?

Utah Fendlerbush (Fendlerella utahensis) is native to AZ, CA, CO, NM and 3 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Utah Fendlerbush attract?

Utah Fendlerbush draws bees and butterflies.

Is Utah Fendlerbush HOA-friendly?

Utah Fendlerbush is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Utah Fendlerbush

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Fendlerella utahensis

Last reviewed: September 2026

Toxicity unknown

Utah Fendlerbush (Fendlerella utahensis) 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

part sun

Water

low

Size

12"–36" H × 12"–24" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

AZ, CA, CO, NM and 3 more states

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

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Fendlerella utahensis is a compact native shrub that produces clusters of small white flowers from June through August. This drought-tolerant plant maintains a neat, rounded form and works well in water-wise landscapes.

In an HOA neighborhood

Utah Fendlerbush 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 summer blooms attract bees and butterflies, providing nectar during the peak growing season.

Common questions

How much sun does Utah Fendlerbush need?: Utah Fendlerbush grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Utah Fendlerbush bloom?: Utah Fendlerbush blooms in June, July, and August.
Where is Utah Fendlerbush native?: Utah Fendlerbush (Fendlerella utahensis) is native to AZ, CA, CO, NM and 3 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Utah Fendlerbush attract?: Utah Fendlerbush draws bees and butterflies.
Is Utah Fendlerbush HOA-friendly?: Utah Fendlerbush is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

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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