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Coast Sunflower Plant Sets Plants - Garden for Wildlife
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Coast Sunflower Plant Sets

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$42.00
$42.00
$14.00 per plant

Ideal for: Groundcover, slopes, and erosion control.

    Thrives in:
  • Full Sun
  • Part Shade
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Coast Sunflower Plant Sets

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$42.00
$42.00
$14.00 per plant

Shipping resumes in October 2025

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Summer 2025 Shipping Update

We work hard to ensure you receive healthy, thriving plants for your wildlife garden. To protect your order from extreme heat during transit, we are now operating on a modified shipping schedule. The safety of your plants is our top priority, and we closely monitor temperatures and weather events across the country.

Please see the current shipping status for your region below:

  • Southeast: Shipping is currently paused. We expect to resume shipping in this region in September.
  • West Coast: Shipping is currently paused. We expect to resume shipping to this region in September. Plants in this region are now available for Fall Pre-Order.
  • All Other Regions (Northeast, Midwest, etc.): Shipping is currently paused. We anticipate resuming shipments to these areas in August as soon as the weather allows.

Try the new Sprout chatbot at the bottom right of your screen to request an estimated shipping timeframe.

What is my USDA Hardiness Zone?

Sometimes called “growing zones,” hardiness zones refer to a map developed by the USDA that separates the United States into regions based on the average low winter temperatures. The USDA Hardiness Zone Map is the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which plants are most likely to thrive at a location. The map is based on the average annual minimum winter temperature, divided into 10-degree F zones and further divided into 5-degree F half-zones.

When will my plants ship?

Find your shipping region to see when the approximate shipping timeframe will be. All orders are filled in the order they are received, with the oldest pre-orders shipping first.

Frequently Asked Questions
  • Product Description

    • The Coast Sunflower (Encelia californica), also known as California Brittlebush or Bush Sunflower, is a colorful, fast-growing subshrub native to Southern California. A member of the daisy family, this plant produces bright yellow, two-inch, daisy-like flowers on long, leafless stalks. These flowers, with their reddish-purple disc centers, bloom from winter to spring. This quick growth rate makes it a popular choice for new native and pollinator gardens.

    Why Choose Coast Sunflower?

    • Fast-Growing & Easy to Grow: This shrub is a quick-growing and easy-to-grow plant, making it ideal for establishing a new garden.
    • Pollinator Magnet: The large yellow flowers attract butterflies and bees, while the seeds provide food for small, seed-eating birds after blooming.
    • Drought-Tolerant: It performs best in full sun and thrives in sandy or well-drained soils. The plant is very drought-tolerant and can tolerate seaside conditions.
    • Erosion Control: Its aggressive spreading habit makes it useful as a groundcover and for erosion control on slopes.
    • Pollinator-Safe: Grown non-GMO and free of harmful neonicotinoids, promoting a healthy ecosystem for pollinators and wildlife.

    Available in sets of three, six, or 12 plants to suit any garden size.

    Planting Tips:

    1. Location: Plant in full sun with sandy or well-drained soils.
    2. Watering: It requires very little water and is very drought-tolerant.
    3. Maintenance: Minimal care required. There's no need to deadhead the flowers, as allowing them to go to seed provides a valuable food source for birds. Leaving the stems standing in the fall offers overwintering sites for beneficial insects. If desired, cut back the stems in late spring after pollinators have emerged. 

    For more information on planting, view our How to Plant Your Native Plants guide and other planting tips in the Garden for Wildlife Learning Center.

    Add the Coast Sunflower to your garden for fast-growing color, pollinator support, and a beautiful, low-water solution for slopes and groundcover.

  • Shipping

    • Shipping Range:

    • CA

    Zip Code Verification: Our plants are grown regionally to thrive where you live and help local wildlife. Confirm availability for your area using the zip code checker near the add to cart button above.

    Returns: Due to the nature of our products, we are unable to offer order cancellations, returns or exchanges. In order to guarantee your satisfaction, all plants are covered by our Plant Guarantee.

    *To ensure your plants arrive healthy, we may delay shipments to certain areas during times of extreme temperatures, natural disasters, or other conditions that will impact the plants during transit

  • Additional Details

    • Sizing: At the time of shipment, our plants have a developed root mass and emerging foliage around 4-8” high.

    Recommended container sizes (in width) for container planting:

Meet Your Plants

Coast Sunflower

Encelia californica

  • Grows to: 2-5 Ft
  • Spread: 3-7 Ft
  • Blooms: February-June
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Soil Moisture: Well-Drained
  • Soil Description: Clay, Loam, Sand, Limestone
  • Attracts: Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillars

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Help birds, pollinators such as bees, butterflies, other insects, amphibians and small mammals, and reptiles.

Have a global impact.

Help create habitats for declining wildlife, reduce urban heat islands and manage storm water runoff.

Bring nature home.

There’s no easier place to get a daily dose of nature and the physical, mental and spiritual benefits.

Support our mission.

All orders benefit our non-profit to help declining wildlife and expand native plant availability nationwide.

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We think planting for wildlife should be a no-brainer. So we’ve made it simple for you to connect what you plant to the positive impact on wildlife and the planet. Because seeing the change makes all the difference.

Meet the Growers

Our Growers Are Our Partners

When you buy a Garden for Wildlife™ Native Plant Collection, you're not just helping wildlife and the planet; you're also supporting the hard-working small businesses in your region who we've partnered with to grow our native plants.

We select independent, regional growers who meet specific standards, including:

  • Sustainable, chemical-free growing practices.
  • Experience growing native, local ecotype plant species.
  • The ability to grow and sort mass plugs/starter plants.
  • The capacity to safely pack and ship plants to their new homes.