Rosy Gilia
Gilia sinuata
Last reviewed: June 2026
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
Browse plants for this ecoregion
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.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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