When does Douglas' Drymocallis bloom?

It blooms from June through August, producing loose clusters of small cream colored flowers on upright, glandular stems.

What pollinators visit Douglas' Drymocallis?

Bees and beetles are the main visitors, drawn to the open, shallow flowers typical of this species.

How much water does this plant need?

Drymocallis glandulosa does well with low water once established and prefers well-drained soil that does not stay wet.

What light conditions suit Douglas' Drymocallis best?

Full sun is ideal, though plants growing at higher elevations or on partly shaded slopes can still perform well.

What kind of habitat does Douglas' Drymocallis grow in?

It is often found in dry meadows, forest openings, and rocky or gravelly slopes at middle to higher elevations.

Is Douglas' Drymocallis HOA-friendly?

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

Douglas' Drymocallis

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Drymocallis glandulosa

Last reviewed: September 2026

Drymocallis glandulosa is a perennial forb of dry meadows, open woodlands, and rocky slopes in the western United States, blooming from June through August with clusters of cream colored flowers visited by bees and beetles.

Toxicity unknown

Douglas' Drymocallis (Drymocallis glandulosa) 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

8"–24" H × 12"–18" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

AZ, CA, CO, ID and 6 more states

Pollinators

bees, beetles

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Browse plants for this ecoregion

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Sticky cinquefoil is a native perennial with attractive white to cream flowers that bloom throughout summer. This drought-tolerant plant forms compact clumps with palmate leaves and grows well in sunny, dry conditions.

Growing Douglas' Drymocallis

Grow Douglas' Drymocallis in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 8 to 24 inches tall and spread 12 to 18 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.

In an HOA neighborhood

Douglas' Drymocallis 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.

Disappears completely in winter leaving bare spots
Can appear weedy or unkempt to traditional gardeners
Wild appearance doesn't match typical landscape expectations

Wildlife value

The summer blooms attract native bees and beetles, providing nectar and pollen during peak growing season. The plant supports local pollinator populations while requiring minimal water once established.

Common questions

When does Douglas' Drymocallis bloom?: It blooms from June through August, producing loose clusters of small cream colored flowers on upright, glandular stems.
What pollinators visit Douglas' Drymocallis?: Bees and beetles are the main visitors, drawn to the open, shallow flowers typical of this species.
How much water does this plant need?: Drymocallis glandulosa does well with low water once established and prefers well-drained soil that does not stay wet.
What light conditions suit Douglas' Drymocallis best?: Full sun is ideal, though plants growing at higher elevations or on partly shaded slopes can still perform well.
What kind of habitat does Douglas' Drymocallis grow in?: It is often found in dry meadows, forest openings, and rocky or gravelly slopes at middle to higher elevations.
Is Douglas' Drymocallis HOA-friendly?: Douglas' Drymocallis takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

These answers were drafted with an AI model from this plant's data. Verify care details with a local expert.

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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