How much sun does Popcorn-flower need?

Popcorn-flower grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Popcorn-flower bloom?

Popcorn-flower blooms in March, April, and May.

Where is Popcorn-flower native?

Popcorn-flower (Plagiobothrys nothofulvus) is native to CA, NV, OR, WA, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Popcorn-flower attract?

Popcorn-flower draws bees and flies.

Popcorn-flower

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Plagiobothrys nothofulvus

Last reviewed: October 2026

Popcorn-flower (Plagiobothrys nothofulvus) is a annual forb native to CA, NV, OR, WA. It blooms in March, April, and May. The flowers draw bees and flies.

Toxicity unknown

Popcorn-flower (Plagiobothrys nothofulvus) 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

medium

Size

8"–20" H × 6"–12" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May

Native to

CA, NV, OR, WA

Pollinators

bees, flies

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Low, hairy annual wildflower with narrow leaves and clusters of small white flowers with yellow centers, carpeting open grasslands and vernal pool margins in spring.

Growing Popcorn-flower

Grow Popcorn-flower in full sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 8 to 20 inches tall and spread 6 to 12 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Spring carpets of bloom provide nectar and pollen for small native bees and flies.

Common questions

How much sun does Popcorn-flower need?: Popcorn-flower grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Popcorn-flower bloom?: Popcorn-flower blooms in March, April, and May.
Where is Popcorn-flower native?: Popcorn-flower (Plagiobothrys nothofulvus) is native to CA, NV, OR, WA, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Popcorn-flower attract?: Popcorn-flower draws 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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