How much sun does Sticky Gilia need?

Sticky Gilia grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Sticky Gilia bloom?

Sticky Gilia blooms in June, July, and August.

Where is Sticky Gilia native?

Sticky Gilia (Aliciella pinnatifida) is native to CO, KS, NE, NM and 2 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Sticky Gilia attract?

Sticky Gilia draws bees and butterflies.

Is Sticky Gilia HOA-friendly?

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

Sticky Gilia

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Author: Pollinator Patch

Aliciella pinnatifida

Last reviewed: June 2026

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

6"–18" H × 4"–12" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

CO, KS, NE, NM and 2 more states

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

Aliciella pinnatifida is a compact native wildflower with delicate, finely divided foliage and small tubular flowers that bloom throughout summer. This drought-tolerant perennial forms neat clumps and thrives in sunny, dry conditions with minimal water once established.

In an HOA neighborhood

Sticky Gilia 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 sparse in formal landscapes
Fine foliage can look weedy to untrained eyes
Unknown winter appearance creates uncertainty

Wildlife value

The tubular flowers attract bees and butterflies during the summer blooming period. This native plant provides nectar for pollinators when many other plants are stressed by heat and drought.

Common questions

How much sun does Sticky Gilia need?: Sticky Gilia grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Sticky Gilia bloom?: Sticky Gilia blooms in June, July, and August.
Where is Sticky Gilia native?: Sticky Gilia (Aliciella pinnatifida) is native to CO, KS, NE, NM and 2 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Sticky Gilia attract?: Sticky Gilia draws bees and butterflies.
Is Sticky Gilia HOA-friendly?: Sticky Gilia 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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