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.
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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