Annual Trampweed
Facelis retusa
Last reviewed: August 2026
Toxicity unknown
Annual Trampweed (Facelis retusa) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
2"–12" H × 2"–6" W
Bloom
Apr, May, Jun
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Native alternatives to Annual Trampweed
Annual Trampweed is not native to the United States. These natives fill a similar role in a planting, matched on bloom season, bloom color and mature size.
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Your city may pay you to plant this
Cities and water utilities offer rebates for replacing lawn with native and water-wise plants. We track 452 programs across 44 states, each with a link to the provider and the date we last checked it.
Find rebates in your areaAnnual trampweed is a small, low-growing annual wildflower that forms compact patches in sunny areas. This drought-tolerant plant produces small blooms from April through June and requires minimal care once established. Its compact size makes it suitable for filling gaps in native plantings or naturalizing in appropriate areas.
In an HOA neighborhood
Annual Trampweed takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Very small size makes it appear insignificant in formal landscapes
- Common name includes 'weed' which creates negative perception
- Annual nature means gaps in coverage each year
Wildlife value
This plant provides nectar for bees and beetles during its spring and early summer blooming period. As a native annual, it contributes to the local ecosystem's diversity and supports pollinator activity during its flowering months.
Common questions
- How much sun does Annual Trampweed need?
- Annual Trampweed grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Annual Trampweed bloom?
- Annual Trampweed blooms in April, May, and June.
- What pollinators does Annual Trampweed attract?
- Annual Trampweed draws bees and beetles.
- Is Annual Trampweed HOA-friendly?
- Annual Trampweed takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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