Tiny Trumpet
Collomia linearis
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
4"–20" H × 2"–6" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
AZ, CA, CO, CT and 24 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Tiny trumpet is a delicate annual wildflower that produces small clusters of pink to white tubular flowers from late spring through summer. This compact native plant forms neat, upright clumps with narrow leaves and maintains a tidy appearance throughout its growing season.
In an HOA neighborhood
Tiny Trumpet is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- Dies back completely in fall as annual
Wildlife value
The small trumpet-shaped flowers attract native bees and butterflies during the peak summer blooming period. It provides important nectar resources for pollinators.
Common questions
- How much sun does Tiny Trumpet need?
- Tiny Trumpet grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Tiny Trumpet bloom?
- Tiny Trumpet blooms in May, June, and July.
- Where is Tiny Trumpet native?
- Tiny Trumpet (Collomia linearis) is native to AZ, CA, CO, CT and 24 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Tiny Trumpet attract?
- Tiny Trumpet draws bees and butterflies.
- Is Tiny Trumpet HOA-friendly?
- Tiny Trumpet is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
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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