Showy Goldeneye
Heliomeris multiflora
- Native to:
- Mexico, United States
iNaturalist: © zacharyearl08 (iNaturalist #236091490)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Heliomeris
- Species:
- Heliomeris multiflora
- USDA Symbol:
- HEMU3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Subshrub
- Height:
- 90 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★★☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
- Caterpillars:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Keystone Species Ranking
- Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:
- ★★★☆☆ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Lacinipolia basiplaga, Orthodes sp., Charidryas gorgone
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: Red-belted bumble bee (Bombus rufocinctus), Two-form bumble bee (Bombus bifarius), Yellow bumble bee (Bombus fervidus)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or rocky soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid and semi-arid regions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily after cold stratification; surface sow on moist soil and keep warm.
Pre-treatment: None required
Establishment: Seeds are hand collected from wildland by stripping flowers or shaking ripe flowers into a sack. The plant is primarily distributed in western North America throughout the Rocky Mountain west to California and south to Texas.
Source: npn.rngr.net
Where to Buy
Nationwide Seller
- Native Seed Group (seeds)