How much sun does Alpine Collomia need?

Alpine Collomia grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Alpine Collomia bloom?

Alpine Collomia blooms in June, July, and August.

Where is Alpine Collomia native?

Alpine Collomia (Collomia debilis) is native to AZ, ID, MT, NV and 4 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Alpine Collomia attract?

Alpine Collomia draws bees and butterflies.

Is Alpine Collomia HOA-friendly?

Alpine Collomia takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Alpine Collomia

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Collomia debilis

Last reviewed: September 2026

Toxicity unknown

Alpine Collomia (Collomia debilis) 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

2"–12" H × 2"–6" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

AZ, ID, MT, NV and 4 more states

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

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Alpine collomia is a small annual wildflower that forms compact, low-growing clumps with delicate blooms in summer. This diminutive native produces small clusters of flowers from June through August and requires minimal water once established. Its short stature and brief growing season make it best suited for rock gardens or naturalized areas.

In an HOA neighborhood

Alpine Collomia takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Works well in: backyard only.

Dies back completely as annual, leaving bare spots
Very small size makes it appear sparse in formal settings
Can look weedy or unintentional in maintained landscapes

Wildlife value

The summer flowers attract bees and butterflies during its blooming period. As an annual, it provides seasonal nectar resources for pollinators in mid to late summer.

Common questions

How much sun does Alpine Collomia need?: Alpine Collomia grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Alpine Collomia bloom?: Alpine Collomia blooms in June, July, and August.
Where is Alpine Collomia native?: Alpine Collomia (Collomia debilis) is native to AZ, ID, MT, NV and 4 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Alpine Collomia attract?: Alpine Collomia draws bees and butterflies.
Is Alpine Collomia HOA-friendly?: Alpine Collomia takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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