Mountain boykinia
Boykinia major
Last reviewed: August 2026
Light
part shade
Water
high
Size
12"–30" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul
Native to
CA, ID, MT, OR
Pollinators
flies, small bees
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Find rebates in your areaA clumping perennial with large, deeply lobed maple-like leaves and tall wiry stems topped with loose clusters of small white flowers. Grows along streambanks and wet rocky seeps.
Wildlife value
The open flower clusters attract small native bees and pollinating flies.
Common questions
- How much sun does Mountain boykinia need?
- Mountain boykinia grows best in part shade conditions.
- When does Mountain boykinia bloom?
- Mountain boykinia blooms in June and July.
- Where is Mountain boykinia native?
- Mountain boykinia (Boykinia major) is native to CA, ID, MT, OR, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- What pollinators does Mountain boykinia attract?
- Mountain boykinia draws flies and small bees.
Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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