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 vouchered herbarium specimen records 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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Aliciella pinnatifida

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

Sticky Gilia (Aliciella pinnatifida) 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

6"–18" H × 4"–12" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

CO, KS, NE, NM and 2 more states

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

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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 vouchered herbarium specimen records 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 vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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