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Golden Fleece (Ericameria arborescens) Golden Fleece has an interesting strategy for attracting insects. It holds off blooming until almost all other plants are done, and then produces thousands of tiny flowers in August and September. I see hundreds of insects flying around Golden Fleece when it blooms.
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Field ID Tips ·
Leaves long,
shaped like stiff curved grass. ·
Overall
appearance is soft, feathery, green ·
Yellow blooms
at the ends of stems.
Thousands of green stringy leaves
combine to give a soft appearance.
Bark on the main stem is distinctive. Links: Mountain Home to West Point Shrubs |
Glorious red berries make this plant
stand out from November to January.
Blooming in late summer, Golden Fleece
stands out in an otherwise receding plant community.
Golden Fleece maintains a green
feathery appearance all year round.
Tiny composite flowers appear at the
end of stems. |
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