How much sun does Brewer's Navarretia need?

Brewer's Navarretia grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Brewer's Navarretia bloom?

Brewer's Navarretia blooms in May, June, and July.

Where is Brewer's Navarretia native?

Brewer's Navarretia (Navarretia breweri) is native to AZ, CA, CO, ID and 5 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Brewer's Navarretia attract?

Brewer's Navarretia draws bees and butterflies.

Is Brewer's Navarretia HOA-friendly?

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

Brewer's Navarretia

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Author: Pollinator Patch

Navarretia breweri

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

Brewer's Navarretia (Navarretia breweri) 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"–8" W

Bloom

May, Jun, Jul

Native to

AZ, CA, CO, ID and 5 more states

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

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Brewer's navarretia is a small annual wildflower that forms low, compact patches. It produces delicate clusters of tiny flowers from May through July and thrives in sunny, dry conditions with minimal water once established.

In an HOA neighborhood

Brewer's Navarretia 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.

Very small size makes it appear weedy
Annual lifecycle creates bare patches when not present
Wild appearance doesn't match typical landscaping expectations

Wildlife value

This native plant attracts bees and butterflies during its spring and summer blooming period. Its small flowers provide nectar for pollinators when many other plants are dormant.

Common questions

How much sun does Brewer's Navarretia need?: Brewer's Navarretia grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Brewer's Navarretia bloom?: Brewer's Navarretia blooms in May, June, and July.
Where is Brewer's Navarretia native?: Brewer's Navarretia (Navarretia breweri) is native to AZ, CA, CO, ID and 5 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Brewer's Navarretia attract?: Brewer's Navarretia draws bees and butterflies.
Is Brewer's Navarretia HOA-friendly?: Brewer's Navarretia 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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