How much sun does Lessingia tenuis need?

Lessingia tenuis grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Lessingia tenuis bloom?

Lessingia tenuis blooms in March, April, and May.

Where is Lessingia tenuis native?

Lessingia tenuis is native to CA, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Lessingia tenuis attract?

Lessingia tenuis draws small bees and flies.

Lessingia tenuis

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Last reviewed: September 2026

Lessingia tenuis is a annual forb native to CA. It blooms in March, April, and May. The flowers draw small bees and flies.

Toxicity unknown

Lessingia tenuis 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

4"–16" H × 4"–8" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May

Native to

Pollinators

small bees, flies

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A slender annual wildflower with narrow leaves and small yellow daisy-like flower heads, common in grasslands and open disturbed areas in spring.

Growing Lessingia tenuis

Grow Lessingia tenuis in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 4 to 16 inches tall and spread 4 to 8 inches wide.

Wildlife value

A minor nectar source for small native bees and flies during spring bloom.

Common questions

How much sun does Lessingia tenuis need?: Lessingia tenuis grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Lessingia tenuis bloom?: Lessingia tenuis blooms in March, April, and May.
Where is Lessingia tenuis native?: Lessingia tenuis is native to CA, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Lessingia tenuis attract?: Lessingia tenuis draws small bees and flies.

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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