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

Water: Dry, Light

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
Communities
Habitat	Sand dunes

Ericameria ericoides