Longleaf Brickellbush
Brickellia longifolia
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–36" H × 6"–18" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AZ, CA, CO, NV and 1 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Brickellia longifolia is a drought-tolerant native perennial that forms compact clumps of narrow leaves. It produces clusters of small white or cream-colored flowers from summer into fall, attracting beneficial insects while requiring minimal water once established.
In an HOA neighborhood
Longleaf Brickellbush 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.
- Small inconspicuous flowers may appear weedy to HOAs
- Dies back completely in winter leaving bare stems
- Not widely recognized as an ornamental plant
Wildlife value
This plant is valuable for late-season pollinators, providing nectar for native bees and butterflies when many other flowers have finished blooming.
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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