Somehow, I had never heard of the Collomia genus until I started researching native plants. This gorgeous annual is a native to the Seattle area. I started some from seed in 2020 and planted them outside, but because I got a late start, only one of the plants got buds (in November!) and I haven’t seen an open flower, yet, though I imagine on a sunny, warm day there might be a true blossoming.
I already ordered more seeds for these natives and my plan is to get them planted much earlier so they will bloom before winter! I’m hoping the local polinators will enjoy these phlox relatives.