Is Chaparral Goldenbush safe for pets?

Yes, Chaparral Goldenbush (Ericameria Brachylepis) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Chaparral Goldenbush easy to care for?

Chaparral Goldenbush has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full_sun light.

Can Chaparral Goldenbush grow indoors?

Chaparral Goldenbush is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Chaparral Goldenbush (Ericameria Brachylepis) is a perennial shrub in the Asteraceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 8-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Ericameria brachylepis is a shrub native to the chaparral regions of southern California, Arizona, and northern Baja California.

Last updated: February 2026

Chaparral Goldenbush

Ericameria Brachylepis

Ericameria brachylepis is a shrub native to the chaparral regions of southern California, Arizona, and northern Baja California.

Quick Facts

Type

shrub

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

drought-tolerant

Light

Full Sun

Hardiness Zones

8-10

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:rocky, sandy, loamy

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, erosion control, pollinator support

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Chaparral Goldenbush

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Asteraceae

Genus:Ericameria