Desert Dicoria
Dicoria canescens
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
8"–24" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AZ, CA, CO, NM and 2 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Desert broom is a low-growing annual wildflower that produces small, inconspicuous flowers from summer through early fall and has grayish-green foliage that gives it a somewhat shrub-like appearance despite being an annual.
In an HOA neighborhood
Desert Dicoria 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.
- Has a weedy, informal appearance
- Being annual, may leave bare spots when it dies
- Inconspicuous flowers lack ornamental appeal
Wildlife value
This plant provides nectar for native bees and attracts beneficial beetles during its extended blooming period from June through September.
Common questions
- How much sun does Desert Dicoria need?
- Desert Dicoria grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Desert Dicoria bloom?
- Desert Dicoria blooms in June, July, August, and September.
- Where is Desert Dicoria native?
- Desert Dicoria (Dicoria canescens) is native to AZ, CA, CO, NM and 2 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Desert Dicoria attract?
- Desert Dicoria draws bees and beetles.
- Is Desert Dicoria HOA-friendly?
- Desert Dicoria 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 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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