San Diego Sunflower (Bahiopsis laciniata) is a true So California Native plant as it is restricted to only San Diego to northern Baja where it grows naturally along the canyons, mountains, and mesas. This evergreen shrub prefers full sun and will bloom throughout most of the year. It is known by the common names San Diego Sunflower and Tornleaf Goldeneye. Per Calscape it is likely to host to 3 butterflies or moths.
Butterflies and Moths hosted:
California Patch- Chlosyne Californica
Bordered Patch- Chlosyne lacinia
Alfalfa Looper Moth – Autographa Californica
