Mountain Pinks
Zeltnera beyrichii
Last reviewed: August 2026
Mountain pinks (Zeltnera beyrichii) is a low water forb with bright pink blooms from March through August, thriving in full sun on dry limestone soils across Oklahoma and Texas.
Toxicity unknown
Mountain Pinks (Zeltnera beyrichii) 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
6"–12" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
OK, TX
Pollinators
butterflies, bees, moths, nectar insects
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Mountain Pinks is a delicate annual wildflower that produces small, bright pink blooms from spring through summer. This low-growing native forms compact clumps and thrives in sunny, dry conditions with minimal care.
Growing Mountain Pinks
Grow Mountain Pinks in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 6 to 12 inches tall and spread 6 to 12 inches wide. Expect moderate maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
In an HOA neighborhood
Mountain Pinks is an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement. Maintenance level: moderate. Tidiness: 2 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- Requires seasonal replanting
- May have messy dieback
Wildlife value
The flowers attract butterflies, bees, moths, and other nectar-seeking insects throughout its extended blooming season. Its long flowering period makes it a reliable nectar source from spring into late summer.
Common questions
- When does Zeltnera beyrichii bloom?
- Mountain pinks typically flower from March through August, with peak bloom in late spring and early summer depending on rainfall.
- What pollinators visit Zeltnera beyrichii?
- Butterflies, bees, moths, and other nectar-seeking insects regularly visit the tubular pink flowers of mountain pinks.
- How much water does mountain pinks need?
- This forb is adapted to low water conditions and grows best in dry, well-drained sites without regular supplemental irrigation.
- What light conditions does mountain pinks prefer?
- Mountain pinks requires full sun and does not perform well in shaded or heavily filtered light.
- Is Mountain Pinks HOA-friendly?
- Mountain Pinks is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with moderate maintenance.
These answers were drafted with an AI model from this plant's data. Verify care details with a local expert.
Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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