How much sun does Schott's Calico need?

Schott's Calico grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Schott's Calico bloom?

Schott's Calico blooms in April, May, and June.

Where is Schott's Calico native?

Schott's Calico (Loeseliastrum schottii) is native to AZ, CA, NV, TX and 1 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Schott's Calico attract?

Schott's Calico draws bees and butterflies.

Is Schott's Calico HOA-friendly?

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

Schott's Calico

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Author: Pollinator Patch

Loeseliastrum schottii

Last reviewed: September 2026

Toxicity unknown

Schott's Calico (Loeseliastrum schottii) 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"–12" H × 4"–12" W

Bloom

Apr, May, Jun

Native to

AZ, CA, NV, TX and 1 more states

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

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Central California Foothills and Coastal Mountains Southern California Mountains Central Basin and Range Mojave Basin and Range Sonoran Basin and Range Southern California/Northern Baja Coast

Schott's calico is a small annual wildflower that forms compact, low-growing patches with delicate blooms from April through June. This drought-tolerant native produces small, colorful flowers that add seasonal interest to desert gardens. As an annual, it completes its life cycle in one growing season and may self-seed under favorable conditions.

In an HOA neighborhood

Schott's Calico 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.

Dies back completely as annual, leaving bare spots
Unpredictable germination and establishment
Can appear weedy or unkempt to conventional standards

Wildlife value

This native wildflower attracts bees and butterflies during its spring blooming period. Its small flowers provide nectar for pollinators when few other plants are in bloom.

Common questions

How much sun does Schott's Calico need?: Schott's Calico grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Schott's Calico bloom?: Schott's Calico blooms in April, May, and June.
Where is Schott's Calico native?: Schott's Calico (Loeseliastrum schottii) is native to AZ, CA, NV, TX and 1 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Schott's Calico attract?: Schott's Calico draws bees and butterflies.
Is Schott's Calico HOA-friendly?: Schott's Calico 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 World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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