True Babystars (Leptosiphon bicolor) is native from California to British Columbia, in coastal regions and foothills. It can be found growing in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, open woodlands, chaparral, and coastal scrub. Colonies of the tiny plant take on a moss-like appearance in sunlit areas with shallow soils. True Babystars derives its name from the small, star-shaped flowers and its true representation of the Babystars genus (Leptosiphon).
 
The minute flowers range in color from white to peach, typically blooming from spring to early summer. In its natural environments, it helps to stabilize and retain shallow soils while providing a nectar source for tiny native bees, ants, and other small pollinators.
 
In ornamental settings, True Babystars are ideal for xeriscapes, pathway borders, and container gardening, and will reliably self-seed in the absence of competition from larger plants. Plants can tolerate a range of soil types, including sandy, loamy, and rocky soils in both acidic and alkaline conditions. Germination is carefree, and seeds can be surface sown in the fall or late winter. They require exposure to sunlight for successful germination.