Wright's Rabbit-tobacco
Pseudognaphalium canescens
Last reviewed: August 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
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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.
Common questions
- How much sun does Wright's Rabbit-tobacco need?
- Wright's Rabbit-tobacco grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Wright's Rabbit-tobacco bloom?
- Wright's Rabbit-tobacco blooms in June, July, August, and September.
- Where is Wright's Rabbit-tobacco native?
- Wright's Rabbit-tobacco (Pseudognaphalium canescens) is native to AZ, CA, CO, ID and 9 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- What pollinators does Wright's Rabbit-tobacco attract?
- Wright's Rabbit-tobacco draws bees, butterflies, and beetles.
- Is Wright's Rabbit-tobacco HOA-friendly?
- Wright's Rabbit-tobacco 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 the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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