Quick answer: Oceanspray (Holodiscus discolor) is native to 9 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, Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Dry-Medium |
| Soil | Well-drained |
| Bloom | Bloom May-Jul |
| Height | 6-15 ft |
| Wildlife value | Butterfly host, birds |
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 Oceanspray
Where is Oceanspray native?
Oceanspray (Holodiscus discolor) is native to 9 states across the West. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Oceanspray bloom?
Oceanspray blooms May-Jul. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Oceanspray need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade. Water: Dry-Medium. Soil: Well-drained. Mature height: 6-15 ft.
Is Oceanspray good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Butterfly host, birds.
Is Oceanspray deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Oceanspray is drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy Oceanspray?
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 Holodiscus discolor by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Oceanspray.
- Purple sage (desert sage) Salvia dorrii
- Globe gilia Gilia capitata
- Scarlet gilia Ipomopsis aggregata
- Royal penstemon Penstemon speciosus
- Munro's globemallow Sphaeralcea munroana
- Brittlebush Encelia farinosa
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