California goldenbanner

This cheery 1-2′ bright yellow flowered perennial is rare and naturally only found in California.

It will work well in a meadow garden where with other wildflowers.

California goldenbanner will spread and give long lasting color from about March to June. Lupines and poppies make good companion plants.

Lifeform: Perennial

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade

Water: Dry, Light, Moderate

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand

Other: Attracts Butterflies, Drought Tolerant

Ecological Value	Host for the Persius Duskywing butterfly
Historical Uses	Pomo eye medicine. Cold decoction of leaves used as a wash for sore eyes.
Distribution	Endemic to California, from San Diego County and Southern California, to Modoc County and northeastern California.
Elevation	230 to 6825 ft
Communities
Habitat	Meadows

Thermopsis californica