Bicolor Fanmustard
Nerisyrenia camporum
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
4"–12" H × 3"–8" W
Bloom
Apr, May, Jun
Native to
NM, TX
Pollinators
bees, beetles
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Bicolor fanmustard is a small annual wildflower that forms low, compact clumps with delicate flowers in spring. This native plant thrives in full sun with minimal water, making it well-suited for desert gardens. The plant completes its lifecycle quickly, blooming from April through June before going to seed.
In an HOA neighborhood
Bicolor Fanmustard 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.
- Annual lifecycle means plants die and leave gaps
- Can appear weedy or unkempt
- Unpredictable germination creates patchy appearance
Wildlife value
This plant attracts bees and beetles during its spring blooming period. As a native annual, it provides early-season nectar when few other plants are flowering.
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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