Sticky Calycadenia
Calycadenia multiglandulosa
Last reviewed: June 2026
Sticky Calycadenia is a California native annual forb that blooms white flowers from June through September. This drought-tolerant wildflower thrives in full sun and attracts native bees and beetles.
Sticky Calycadenia (Calycadenia multiglandulosa) is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs or cats (aspca.org (opens in new tab), last reviewed 2026-05-21). If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
6"–24" H × 4"–12" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
CA
Pollinators
bees, beetles
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Sticky calycadenia is a native annual wildflower reaching 6-24 inches tall with resinous foliage and small white to pink flowers topped with yellow centers. It blooms throughout summer into early fall, adding delicate texture to dry gardens and naturalized areas.
Growing Sticky Calycadenia
Grow Sticky Calycadenia in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 6 to 24 inches tall and spread 4 to 12 inches wide. Expect moderate maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
In an HOA neighborhood
Sticky Calycadenia 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 habit means plants will die back completely each year
- Resinous, sticky foliage may appear untidy
- Wild, informal growth pattern doesn't fit traditional landscape aesthetics
Wildlife value
This plant attracts native bees and beetles as pollinators, supporting local insect populations during its summer blooming period.
Common questions
- When does Sticky Calycadenia bloom?
- Sticky Calycadenia blooms from June through September, producing small white flowers that attract pollinators during the dry summer months.
- What pollinators visit Sticky Calycadenia?
- This California native attracts bees and beetles, providing nectar and pollen resources during late summer when many other wildflowers have finished blooming.
- Where is Sticky Calycadenia native?
- Sticky Calycadenia is endemic to California, where it grows in grasslands, oak woodlands, and chaparral communities throughout much of the state.
- Is Sticky Calycadenia toxic to dogs?
- Sticky Calycadenia is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs (aspca.org).
- Is Sticky Calycadenia toxic to cats?
- Sticky Calycadenia is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for cats (aspca.org).
- Is Sticky Calycadenia HOA-friendly?
- Sticky Calycadenia 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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