Island Ragwort (Senecio lyonii) is a beautiful shrub native to the channel islands of southern California. This plant is very uncommon in the nursery trade. An occupant of several different habitat types, this charming member of the sunflower family is a versatile subshrub that can be used in many different areas of your garden. Like many native sunflowers, Island Ragwort provides immense habitat value to butterflies and bees.