California Goldfields, Common Goldfields, Valley Goldfields
Native to the southwestern United States, Lasthenia californica (California Goldfields) is a low-growing annual with a profusion of very small, bright yellow daisy-like flowers in early to late spring. The flowers attract a variety of pollinators, including bees and butterflies. They are borne on slender and mostly upright, reddish stems clad with opposite, threadlike leaves. California Goldfields are variable in appearance as they adapt to their environment. The plants grow taller with more rainfall, whereas the leaves grow smaller and tougher with less rainfall. California Goldfields bloom at once in the spring to produce a striking carpet of gold on hillsides and in meadows that give the plant its common name. Excellent in masses, California Goldfields make a cheerful ground cover. They are a great addition to the wildflower garden too.
Hardiness |
6 - 11 |
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Climate Zones | 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Annuals |
Plant Family | Compositae |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), |
Height | 6" - 2' (15cm - 60cm) |
Spread | 4" - 6" (10cm - 15cm) |
Spacing | 6" (15cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | California, United States, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Southwest, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico |
Tolerance | Drought, Clay Soil |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Ground Covers |
Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
6 - 11 |
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Climate Zones | 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Annuals |
Plant Family | Compositae |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), |
Height | 6" - 2' (15cm - 60cm) |
Spread | 4" - 6" (10cm - 15cm) |
Spacing | 6" (15cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | California, United States, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Southwest, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico |
Tolerance | Drought, Clay Soil |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Ground Covers |
Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
How many Lasthenia californica (California Goldfields) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Lasthenia californica (California Goldfields) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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