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Bloomer's Goldenbush

Ericameria bloomeri, Asteraceae

Zones
6–9
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Longleaf False GoldeneyeHeliomeris longifolia
Pollinator Sharing
Two-colored Prairie CloverDalea bicolor
Nitrogen Fixation
California PhaceliaPhacelia californica
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

California BrickellbushBrickellia californica

Both Asteraceae shrubs produce defensive compounds that can inhibit nearby woody species establishment

False WillowBaccharis neglecta

Both shrubby Asteraceae produce defensive compounds that inhibit nearby woody establishment

Uses

Functions

Specialist Mining Bee SupportCuckoo Wasp HabitatFall Nectar SourceNative Bumble Bee ForageBeneficial Mite Shelter

Medicinal Uses

Respiratory SupportAntimicrobial

Common Questions

What zones does Bloomer's Goldenbush grow in?

Bloomer's Goldenbush grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Bloomer's Goldenbush?

Good companions for Bloomer's Goldenbush include Longleaf False Goldeneye, Two-colored Prairie Clover, California Phacelia.

Design guilds with Bloomer's Goldenbush and see companion relationships visually.

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