Nuttall's Linanthus, Nuttall Gilia, Nuttall's Desert Trumpets, Gilia nuttallii, Leptodactylon nuttallii, Leptosiphon nuttallii ssp. tenuilobus, Linanthastrum nuttallii, Linanthus nuttallii, Linanthus nuttallii ssp. nuttallii, Linanthus nuttallii ssp. tenuilobus
Sweetly aromatic, Leptosiphon nuttallii ssp. nuttallii (Nuttall’s Linanthus) is a clump-forming perennial forming a round mound of erect stems clad with a distinctive whorled foliage. The leaves are divided into usually five very narrow, needlelike lobes. Terminal clusters of 2-5 dainty white or cream flowers, 1 in. across (2.5 cm), adorned with a yellow throat bloom profusely from summer to fall. Native to much of western North America, this fragrant phlox relative is easy to grow, drought tolerant and requires little care. A beautiful accent plant for the xeriscape garden that can be used as a ground cover.
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Polemoniaceae |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, California, Oregon, Idaho, Washington, Pacific Northwest, Southwest, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Rocky Mountains, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, Colorado |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden |
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Polemoniaceae |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, California, Oregon, Idaho, Washington, Pacific Northwest, Southwest, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Rocky Mountains, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, Colorado |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden |
How many Leptosiphon nuttallii ssp. nuttallii (Nuttall’s Linanthus) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Leptosiphon nuttallii ssp. nuttallii (Nuttall’s Linanthus) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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