Goldeneggs

Taraxia ovata

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Care

Sun

full sun

Soil

Slow

Container

Friendly

Flowers

Prized

Native Range

Desert scrub and alkali flats of the Mojave Desert regions of southern California, 1000-4000 ft elevation.

Care Guide

Planting

Plant goldeneggs in full sun where it will get plenty of light. Because this plant naturally grows in clay soil with slow drainage, it prefers heavy or clay-based soil rather than amended, fast-draining beds - resist the urge to add compost or sand. The taprooted structure means it doesn't transplant easily, so choose your planting location carefully.

After Planting

The main thing people get wrong with goldeneggs is overwatering. This is a California native that evolved to handle clay soil and slow drainage, so it needs minimal supplemental water once established. Water moderately during the first growing season to help it settle in, then back off significantly - this plant is adapted to survive on seasonal rainfall and doesn't need regular watering like most garden plants.

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Endangered & Threatened Species Supported

California ringlet butterflyCoenonympha california

California state threatened species

CA: Threatened

Silvery blue butterflyGlaucopsyche lygdamus

California Threatened; Species of Special Concern

CA: Threatened, CA Special Concern

Rural SkipperPyrgus ruralis

Listed under California ESA

CA: Threatened

Wildlife Supported