Woolly Goat Chicory
Agoseris apargioides
Last reviewed: June 2026
Toxicity unknown
Woolly Goat Chicory (Agoseris apargioides) 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
4"–12" H × 4"–12" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
CA, OR, WA
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
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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 vouchered herbarium specimen records 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 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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