How much sun does Pink spineflower need?

Pink spineflower grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Pink spineflower bloom?

Pink spineflower blooms in April, May, June, and July.

Where is Pink spineflower native?

Pink spineflower (Chorizanthe membranacea) is native to CA, OR, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Pink spineflower attract?

Pink spineflower draws small bees and flies.

Pink spineflower

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Chorizanthe membranacea

Last reviewed: September 2026

Pink spineflower (Chorizanthe membranacea) is a annual forb native to CA, OR. It blooms in April, May, June, and July. The flowers draw small bees and flies.

Toxicity unknown

Pink spineflower (Chorizanthe membranacea) 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

4"–10" H × 6"–12" W

Bloom

Apr, May, Jun, Jul

Native to

CA, OR

Pollinators

small bees, flies

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A small annual wildflower with wiry stems and tight clusters of tiny pink-and-white papery flowers. It completes its life cycle in a single season and dries to a sparse, weedy-looking skeleton by summer.

Growing Pink spineflower

Grow Pink spineflower in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 4 to 10 inches tall and spread 6 to 12 inches wide.

Wildlife value

The tiny flower clusters provide nectar for small native bees and flies during the spring bloom period.

Common questions

How much sun does Pink spineflower need?: Pink spineflower grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Pink spineflower bloom?: Pink spineflower blooms in April, May, June, and July.
Where is Pink spineflower native?: Pink spineflower (Chorizanthe membranacea) is native to CA, OR, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Pink spineflower attract?: Pink spineflower draws small bees and flies.

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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