How much sun does Woolly Goat Chicory need?

Woolly Goat Chicory grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Woolly Goat Chicory bloom?

Woolly Goat Chicory blooms in May, June, July, and August.

Where is Woolly Goat Chicory native?

Woolly Goat Chicory (Agoseris apargioides) is native to CA, OR, WA, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Woolly Goat Chicory attract?

Woolly Goat Chicory draws bees and butterflies.

Is Woolly Goat Chicory HOA-friendly?

Woolly Goat Chicory takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Woolly Goat Chicory

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Author: Pollinator Patch

Agoseris apargioides

Last reviewed: June 2026

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

4"–12" H × 4"–12" W

Bloom

May, Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

CA, OR, WA

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

Browse plants for this ecoregion

Coast Range Central California Valley

Woolly goat chicory is a compact native perennial that forms neat rosettes of gray-green fuzzy leaves. It produces bright yellow dandelion-like flowers from late spring through summer, adding cheerful color to dry sunny areas.

In an HOA neighborhood

Woolly Goat Chicory 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.

Resembles dandelions which HOAs typically prohibit
May appear weedy to conventional landscaping standards
Common name includes 'chicory' which has weed associations

Wildlife value

The abundant yellow blooms provide nectar for native bees and butterflies throughout the growing season. Seeds also feed small birds and wildlife.

Common questions

How much sun does Woolly Goat Chicory need?: Woolly Goat Chicory grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Woolly Goat Chicory bloom?: Woolly Goat Chicory blooms in May, June, July, and August.
Where is Woolly Goat Chicory native?: Woolly Goat Chicory (Agoseris apargioides) is native to CA, OR, WA, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Woolly Goat Chicory attract?: Woolly Goat Chicory draws bees and butterflies.
Is Woolly Goat Chicory HOA-friendly?: Woolly Goat Chicory takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

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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