Ericameria ericoides
$2.48 – $10.90
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Mock heather
Mock heather or California goldenbush is a small mounding, evergreen shrub that grows to about 3 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide.
The golden colored flowers cover the plant in late summer into fall providing late season color, pollen and nectar.
It grows best in sandy soils as it’s native to sand dunes. It thrives in seaside conditions. A light winter pruning will help it keeps its shape
Lifeform: Shrub
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Soil: Sand
Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
| Container | D-16-O, D-40-O, D-40O, D-16, D-40, D-40S-o |
|---|---|
| Ecological Value | Excellent late season nectar source for bees and butterflies. |
| Historical Uses | Decoctions of Ericameria's leaves and flowers have been used for soreness, bruises and cuts. |
| Distribution | It grows in the sand dunes and coastal hills between the northern San Francisco Bay Area and the Los Angeles area |
| Elevation | 0 to 2265 ft |
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| Habitat | Sand dunes |
