Mojave Suncup
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
Browse plants for this ecoregion
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.
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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