Mojave Brickellbush
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
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.
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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