Oregon Sunshine is a woolly-leaved native wildflower of rocky, open habitats throughout the Pacific Northwest and California, producing bright yellow daisy-like flowers from April through July. It grows in dense mats on exposed rocky hillsides and coastal bluffs. It is an excellent early-season nectar plant for native bees and butterflies.
Best time to see a Oregon Sunshine
The best time to see a Oregon Sunshine is April–June, when about 67% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 9,815 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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