Fringed Linanthus

Linanthus dianthiflorus

Fringed linanthus is a tiny Southern California annual with outsized fringed pink flowers held just above the soil, a delightful, drought-adapted reseeder for sunny, sandy openings and rock gardens.

Family: Polemoniaceae
Type: wildflower
Lifespan: annual
Height: 0.2–0.6 ft
Spacing: 0.2–0.5 ft apart
Light: sun
Soil moisture: dry
Soil pH: neutral
Bloom: February, March, April
Bloom colors: pink, purple
Wildlife value: pollinators, butterflies
Landscape uses: container
Native states: CA