Arrowleaf Sida
Sida rhombifolia
Last reviewed: August 2026
Toxicity unknown
Arrowleaf Sida (Sida rhombifolia) 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
12"–48" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Pollinators
butterflies, bees
Native alternatives to Arrowleaf Sida
Arrowleaf Sida 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.
Before you buy
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 areaArrowleaf Sida is a low-maintenance native perennial that produces small yellow flowers from spring through fall. This drought-tolerant wildflower forms a compact mound and thrives in hot, sunny conditions with minimal water once established.
In an HOA neighborhood
Arrowleaf Sida is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 2 out of 5.
Works well in: mid zone, backyard only.
- May flop without support
- Best in less formal zones
Wildlife value
The long blooming period provides nectar for butterflies and native bees throughout most of the growing season. This plant is particularly valuable for supporting pollinators during hot summer months when other flowers may struggle.
Common questions
- How much sun does Arrowleaf Sida need?
- Arrowleaf Sida grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Arrowleaf Sida bloom?
- Arrowleaf Sida blooms in April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
- What pollinators does Arrowleaf Sida attract?
- Arrowleaf Sida draws butterflies and bees.
- Is Arrowleaf Sida HOA-friendly?
- Arrowleaf Sida is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
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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