Flannel Bush

Flannel Bush California Glory is a vibrant, sun-loving native shrub prized for its brilliant golden-yellow flowers and soft, velvety foliage. This drought-tolerant California native thrives in well-draining soil and full sun, making it an excellent choice for water-wise gardens. Reaching 20 feet tall and wide at maturity, California Glory produces showy blooms in spring to early summer, attracting pollinators and adding warm color to any garden. The fuzzy, flannel-like leaves give the plant its distinctive common name and provide year-round visual interest. Perfect for coastal gardens, hillside plantings, and Mediterranean-style landscapes, this hardy shrub requires minimal maintenance once established. Plant in full sun with good drainage and minimal supplemental water after the first growing season. An ideal native plant for sustainable, low-water gardens.

• Latin Name: Fremontodendron californicum
• Plant Type: Shrub
• Sun: Full Sun
• Soil: Sandy, Gravelly, Rocky or Chalky, Very Well Draining Soils
• Hardiness: 20°F
• Size at Maturity: 20' Tall x 20' Wide
• Growth rate: Fast, Moderate
• Bloom Time: Summer, Spring
• Dormancy: Evergreen
• Wildlife Supported: Bees, Caterpillars, Butterflies 
• Special uses: Hedge