How much sun does Mojave Brickellbush need?

Mojave Brickellbush grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Mojave Brickellbush bloom?

Mojave Brickellbush blooms in July, August, and September.

Where is Mojave Brickellbush native?

Mojave Brickellbush (Brickellia oblongifolia) is native to AZ, CA, CO, ID and 7 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Mojave Brickellbush attract?

Mojave Brickellbush draws bees, butterflies, and moths.

Is Mojave Brickellbush HOA-friendly?

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

Mojave Brickellbush

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Author: Pollinator Patch

Brickellia oblongifolia

Last reviewed: June 2026

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

12"–36" H × 12"–24" W

Bloom

Jul, Aug, Sep

Native to

AZ, CA, CO, ID and 7 more states

Pollinators

bees, butterflies, moths

Browse plants for this ecoregion

Sierra Nevada Southern California Mountains Central Basin and Range Mojave Basin and Range Sonoran Basin and Range

Mojave brickellbush is a compact native shrub with narrow leaves and clusters of small white to pale yellow flowers from summer into fall. This drought-tolerant plant maintains a relatively neat, rounded form and requires minimal water once established.

In an HOA neighborhood

Mojave 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.

May appear weedy or unkempt to unfamiliar neighbors
Deciduous nature leaves bare stems in winter
Small flowers and narrow leaves create informal appearance

Wildlife value

The summer and fall blooms attract bees, butterflies, and moths when many other plants have finished flowering. Seeds provide food for birds and small wildlife.

Common questions

How much sun does Mojave Brickellbush need?: Mojave Brickellbush grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Mojave Brickellbush bloom?: Mojave Brickellbush blooms in July, August, and September.
Where is Mojave Brickellbush native?: Mojave Brickellbush (Brickellia oblongifolia) is native to AZ, CA, CO, ID and 7 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Mojave Brickellbush attract?: Mojave Brickellbush draws bees, butterflies, and moths.
Is Mojave Brickellbush HOA-friendly?: Mojave Brickellbush 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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