Showy Rushpink
Lygodesmia grandiflora
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
8"–24" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AZ, CO, ID, NM and 3 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Large-flowered skeletonplant produces bright pink to purple daisy-like flowers on slender stems throughout summer. This drought-tolerant native perennial forms compact clumps with narrow leaves and requires minimal care once established.
In an HOA neighborhood
Showy Rushpink 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 uncommon appearance may be seen as weedy
- Sparse foliage can look unkempt
- Dies back completely in winter leaving bare stems
Wildlife value
The showy flowers attract native bees and butterflies during the long summer blooming period. Seeds provide food for small birds in late summer and fall.
Common questions
- How much sun does Showy Rushpink need?
- Showy Rushpink grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Showy Rushpink bloom?
- Showy Rushpink blooms in June, July, and August.
- Where is Showy Rushpink native?
- Showy Rushpink (Lygodesmia grandiflora) is native to AZ, CO, ID, NM and 3 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Showy Rushpink attract?
- Showy Rushpink draws bees and butterflies.
- Is Showy Rushpink HOA-friendly?
- Showy Rushpink 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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