Mojave Popcornflower
Plagiobothrys jonesii
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
2"–12" H × 2"–8" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun
Native to
NV
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.
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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