Mojave Popcornflower
Plagiobothrys jonesii
Last reviewed: September 2026
Toxicity unknown
Mojave Popcornflower (Plagiobothrys jonesii) 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
2"–12" H × 2"–8" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun
Native to
AZ, CA, NV, UT
Pollinators
bees, beetles
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Mojave popcornflower is a small annual wildflower that grows close to the ground with tiny white blooms appearing from March through June. This desert native thrives in full sun with minimal water and typically reaches only 2-12 inches in height. As an annual, it completes its entire life cycle in one growing season and may not return reliably each year without reseeding.
In an HOA neighborhood
Mojave Popcornflower 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 size makes it appear weedy or sparse
- Annual nature means inconsistent presence year to year
- Can look messy when going to seed or dying back
Wildlife value
This native wildflower provides nectar and pollen for bees and beetles during its spring blooming period. Its small flowers are particularly valuable for smaller native bee species.
Common questions
- How much sun does Mojave Popcornflower need?
- Mojave Popcornflower grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Mojave Popcornflower bloom?
- Mojave Popcornflower blooms in March, April, May, and June.
- Where is Mojave Popcornflower native?
- Mojave Popcornflower (Plagiobothrys jonesii) is native to AZ, CA, NV, UT, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- What pollinators does Mojave Popcornflower attract?
- Mojave Popcornflower draws bees and beetles.
- Is Mojave Popcornflower HOA-friendly?
- Mojave Popcornflower 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.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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