Water Wise Plants

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California Goldenrod

Groundcover

1.5 - 5 ft (0.46 - 1.5 m) tall

Low: water every three weeks until the root ball is wet

Full to half sun

Yellow

California Goldenrod is a native perennial herb that grows in northern, southern and central California. It tends to grow in open grassy places, at elevations from 0-7500 feet. It produces masses of yellow flowers when many other plants are dormant. Birds and pollinating insects love this plant. Grows well in central oak woodlands. It likes to be wet in winter/spring and dry in summer but can take extra water.  It is a spreader from a creeping rootstock and may become invasive, so plant it where it will have plenty of room. Otherwise it is very garden tolerant and easy.