Alpine Collomia
Collomia debilis
Last reviewed: June 2026
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
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.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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