Wright's Rabbit-tobacco
Pseudognaphalium canescens
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
8"–24" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AZ, CA, CO, ID and 9 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Wright's rabbit-tobacco is a compact annual wildflower with soft, silvery-gray foliage and small white flower clusters. It grows in a neat, upright form and blooms continuously from June through September. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in sunny locations with minimal water once established.
In an HOA neighborhood
Wright's Rabbit-tobacco 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.
- Common name includes 'tobacco' which may concern neighbors
- Can appear weedy or wild to conventional gardeners
- Annual nature means gaps when plants die back
Wildlife value
The long blooming period provides nectar for bees, butterflies, and beetles throughout the summer and early fall. The seeds also attract small birds and provide food for wildlife.
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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