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.

• Grows up to 6-12 in. tall (15-30 cm).
• Thrives in full sun or part shade, in well-drained soils. Drought tolerant.
• A wonderful addition to the waterwise garden, this enthusiastic bloomer is well suited to beds and borders, rock gardens, along walks and pathways, or massed as a groundcover.
• Easy-care plant with no serious pest or disease issues.
• Propagate by fall-sown seeds.
• Native from British Columbia southeast to Montana and south to southern California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Mexico.