Allophyllum divaricatum
Allophyllum divaricatum
Last reviewed: September 2026
Allophyllum divaricatum is a annual forb native to CA. It blooms in March, April, and May. The flowers draw bees and flies.
Toxicity unknown
Allophyllum divaricatum is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
4"–12" H × 4"–8" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May
Native to
CA
Pollinators
bees, flies
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Small sprawling annual wildflower with sticky, glandular foliage and clusters of pale lavender flowers. Found on dry open slopes and grassy flats.
Growing Allophyllum divaricatum
Grow Allophyllum divaricatum in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 4 to 12 inches tall and spread 4 to 8 inches wide.
Wildlife value
Flowers attract small native bees and flies.
Common questions
- How much sun does Allophyllum divaricatum need?
- Allophyllum divaricatum grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Allophyllum divaricatum bloom?
- Allophyllum divaricatum blooms in March, April, and May.
- Where is Allophyllum divaricatum native?
- Allophyllum divaricatum is native to CA, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Allophyllum divaricatum attract?
- Allophyllum divaricatum draws bees and flies.
Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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