Variableleaf Mountaintrumpet
Collomia heterophylla
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
4"–24" H × 2"–12" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
CA, ID, OR, WA
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
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Variableleaf mountaintrumpet is a compact annual wildflower that produces small, colorful trumpet-shaped blooms from June through August. This low-growing native plant thrives in sunny, dry conditions and requires minimal water once established.
In an HOA neighborhood
Variableleaf Mountaintrumpet 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.
- Annual nature means gaps in coverage
- Small wildflower appearance may look weedy
- Variable growth habit can appear uneven
Wildlife value
The trumpet-shaped flowers attract bees and butterflies during the summer blooming period. As an annual, it provides seasonal 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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