How much sun does Rosy Gilia need?

Rosy Gilia grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Rosy Gilia bloom?

Rosy Gilia blooms in May, June, and July.

Where is Rosy Gilia native?

Rosy Gilia (Gilia sinuata) is native to AZ, CA, CO, ID and 6 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Rosy Gilia attract?

Rosy Gilia draws bees, butterflies, and moths.

Is Rosy Gilia HOA-friendly?

Rosy Gilia takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Rosy Gilia

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Gilia sinuata

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

Rosy Gilia (Gilia sinuata) 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"–16" H × 2"–6" W

Bloom

May, Jun, Jul

Native to

AZ, CA, CO, ID and 6 more states

Pollinators

bees, butterflies, moths

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Rosy gilia is a delicate annual wildflower that produces clusters of small, tubular pink to rose-colored blooms from late spring through summer. This compact plant forms neat, upright clumps with finely divided foliage and requires minimal water once established. It works well as a colorful accent in rock gardens, borders, or naturalized areas.

In an HOA neighborhood

Rosy Gilia takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: moderate. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Works well in: backyard only.

Annual nature means gaps in landscaping when plants die
Can appear weedy or unkempt to conservative HOAs
May self-seed unpredictably creating irregular patches

Wildlife value

The tubular flowers attract bees, butterflies, and moths throughout the blooming season. Its nectar-rich blooms make it particularly valuable for supporting native pollinators during summer months.

Common questions

How much sun does Rosy Gilia need?: Rosy Gilia grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Rosy Gilia bloom?: Rosy Gilia blooms in May, June, and July.
Where is Rosy Gilia native?: Rosy Gilia (Gilia sinuata) is native to AZ, CA, CO, ID and 6 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Rosy Gilia attract?: Rosy Gilia draws bees, butterflies, and moths.
Is Rosy Gilia HOA-friendly?: Rosy Gilia takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

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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