Quick answer: California flannelbush (Fremontodendron californicum) is native to 3 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 24 Oct 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Dry |
| Soil | Rocky, fast-draining, no summer water |
| Bloom | Bloom Apr-Jun |
| Height | 6-20 ft |
| Wildlife value | Bees |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 24 Oct 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about California flannelbush
Where is California flannelbush native?
California flannelbush (Fremontodendron californicum) is native to Arizona, California and Oregon. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does California flannelbush bloom?
California flannelbush blooms Apr-Jun. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does California flannelbush need?
Light: Sun. Water: Dry. Soil: Rocky, fast-draining, no summer water. Mature height: 6-20 ft.
Is California flannelbush good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Bees.
Is California flannelbush deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
California flannelbush is deer-resistant and drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy California flannelbush?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 24 Oct 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Fremontodendron californicum by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with California flannelbush.
- Arroyo lupine Lupinus succulentus
- Desert globemallow Sphaeralcea ambigua
- Miniature lupine Lupinus bicolor
- California poppy Eschscholzia californica
- Chaparral yucca Hesperoyucca whipplei
- Firecracker penstemon Penstemon eatonii
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