nuttall's linanthus
Leptosiphon nuttallii
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds dry soil
Size12 inches tall
- Habit
- Herb , subshrub
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- White , yellow
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Nuttall's linanthus (Leptosiphon nuttallii) is a perennial for borders, ground cover, and low maintenance beds. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry soil of most types. White or cream flowers sit in clusters atop many leafy stems. The blooms are sweetly aromatic and draw butterflies.
Pairs well with Purple lovegrass, Ornamental onion, and Purple milkweed.
Native range
AZ, CA, CO, ID, and 7 more places. See all 11
AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, NM, NV, OR, UT, WA, and WY.