Rough-Seed Catseye
Cryptantha flavoculata
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
4"–12" H × 2"–6" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
ID
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Yellow cryptantha is a small native wildflower that produces clusters of tiny yellow blooms from May through July. This compact annual grows in a low, spreading form and thrives in sunny, dry conditions with minimal water requirements.
In an HOA neighborhood
Rough-Seed Catseye takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Very small stature may appear weedy
- Annual lifecycle creates gaps when plants die
- Wild appearance doesn't match typical landscaping expectations
Wildlife value
The small flowers attract native bees and beetles during the late spring and summer blooming period. It provides food sources for pollinators adapted to the native ecosystem.
Common questions
- How much sun does Rough-Seed Catseye need?
- Rough-Seed Catseye grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Rough-Seed Catseye bloom?
- Rough-Seed Catseye blooms in May, June, and July.
- Where is Rough-Seed Catseye native?
- Rough-Seed Catseye (Cryptantha flavoculata) is native to ID, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Rough-Seed Catseye attract?
- Rough-Seed Catseye draws bees and beetles.
- Is Rough-Seed Catseye HOA-friendly?
- Rough-Seed Catseye 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 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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