How much sun does Maiden Blue Eyed Mary need?

Maiden Blue Eyed Mary grows best in part sun conditions.

When does Maiden Blue Eyed Mary bloom?

Maiden Blue Eyed Mary blooms in May, June, and July.

Where is Maiden Blue Eyed Mary native?

Maiden Blue Eyed Mary (Collinsia parviflora) is native to AZ, CA, CO, ID and 14 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

Is Maiden Blue Eyed Mary toxic to livestock?

The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Maiden Blue Eyed Mary as toxic to livestock.

What pollinators does Maiden Blue Eyed Mary attract?

Maiden Blue Eyed Mary draws bees.

Is Maiden Blue Eyed Mary HOA-friendly?

Maiden Blue Eyed Mary takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Maiden Blue Eyed Mary

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Collinsia parviflora

Last reviewed: August 2026

The USDA PLANTS Database (opens in new tab) does not flag Maiden Blue Eyed Mary as toxic to livestock.

Light

part sun

Water

low

Size

2"–12" H × 2"–6" W

Bloom

May, Jun, Jul

Native to

AZ, CA, CO, ID and 14 more states

Pollinators

bees

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Maiden blue eyed mary is a petite annual wildflower that produces small blue and white flowers from late spring through summer. This low-growing native plant forms compact patches and thrives in partial sun with minimal water once established.

In an HOA neighborhood

Maiden Blue Eyed Mary 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.

Very small stature may appear weedy in formal landscapes
Annual nature means gaps and bare spots as plants complete lifecycle
Informal wildflower appearance doesn't match typical HOA aesthetic expectations

Wildlife value

The small flowers attract native bees and other small pollinators during its extended bloom period from May through July.

Common questions

How much sun does Maiden Blue Eyed Mary need?: Maiden Blue Eyed Mary grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Maiden Blue Eyed Mary bloom?: Maiden Blue Eyed Mary blooms in May, June, and July.
Where is Maiden Blue Eyed Mary native?: Maiden Blue Eyed Mary (Collinsia parviflora) is native to AZ, CA, CO, ID and 14 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
Is Maiden Blue Eyed Mary toxic to livestock?: The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Maiden Blue Eyed Mary as toxic to livestock.
What pollinators does Maiden Blue Eyed Mary attract?: Maiden Blue Eyed Mary draws bees.
Is Maiden Blue Eyed Mary HOA-friendly?: Maiden Blue Eyed Mary 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 World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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