How much sun does Mojave Suncup need?

Mojave Suncup grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Mojave Suncup bloom?

Mojave Suncup blooms in May, June, July, and August.

Where is Mojave Suncup native?

Mojave Suncup (Camissonia campestris) is native to CA, MA, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Mojave Suncup attract?

Mojave Suncup draws bees and beetles.

Is Mojave Suncup HOA-friendly?

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

Mojave Suncup

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Author: Pollinator Patch

Camissonia campestris

Last reviewed: June 2026

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

4"–12" H × 4"–12" W

Bloom

May, Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

CA, MA

Pollinators

bees, beetles

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Camissonia campestris is a low-growing annual wildflower that forms small, compact mounds with delicate yellow flowers. It blooms from May through August and thrives in sunny, dry conditions with minimal water requirements. This drought-tolerant plant works well in rock gardens or as ground cover in challenging sites.

In an HOA neighborhood

Mojave Suncup 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.

Annual nature means gaps in coverage
Can appear weedy or wild
May self-seed unpredictably

Wildlife value

This plant attracts bees and beetles during its long blooming season from late spring through summer. Its flowers provide nectar and pollen for native pollinators in dry, sunny areas where other plants may struggle.

Common questions

How much sun does Mojave Suncup need?: Mojave Suncup grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Mojave Suncup bloom?: Mojave Suncup blooms in May, June, July, and August.
Where is Mojave Suncup native?: Mojave Suncup (Camissonia campestris) is native to CA, MA, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Mojave Suncup attract?: Mojave Suncup draws bees and beetles.
Is Mojave Suncup HOA-friendly?: Mojave Suncup 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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