How much sun does Dense False Gilyflower need?

Dense False Gilyflower grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Dense False Gilyflower bloom?

Dense False Gilyflower blooms in April, May, and June.

Where is Dense False Gilyflower native?

Dense False Gilyflower (Allophyllum gilioides) is native to AZ, CA, NV, OR and 2 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Dense False Gilyflower attract?

Dense False Gilyflower draws bees.

Dense False Gilyflower

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Allophyllum gilioides

Last reviewed: September 2026

Dense False Gilyflower (Allophyllum gilioides) is a annual forb native to AZ, CA, NV, OR and 2 more states. It blooms in April, May, and June. The flowers draw bees.

Toxicity unknown

Dense False Gilyflower (Allophyllum gilioides) 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

6"–16" H × 4"–8" W

Bloom

Apr, May, Jun

Native to

AZ, CA, NV, OR and 2 more states

Pollinators

bees

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A slender annual forb with sticky glandular foliage and small clustered purple-blue funnel-shaped flowers in spring. Found in open grassy and disturbed areas, often in loose drifts.

Growing Dense False Gilyflower

Grow Dense False Gilyflower in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 6 to 16 inches tall and spread 4 to 8 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Small flowers provide early-season nectar and pollen for native bees.

Common questions

How much sun does Dense False Gilyflower need?: Dense False Gilyflower grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Dense False Gilyflower bloom?: Dense False Gilyflower blooms in April, May, and June.
Where is Dense False Gilyflower native?: Dense False Gilyflower (Allophyllum gilioides) is native to AZ, CA, NV, OR and 2 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Dense False Gilyflower attract?: Dense False Gilyflower draws bees.

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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