Baby Jump-up
Mecardonia procumbens
Last reviewed: July 2026
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
2"–8" H × 4"–12" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AL, FL, GA, NM and 1 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Baby jump-up is a low-growing native groundcover that forms a compact mat of small green leaves. It produces cheerful yellow flowers continuously from late spring through early fall, making it an excellent choice for adding color to garden edges and walkways.
In an HOA neighborhood
Baby Jump-up is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
The long blooming period provides nectar for bees and butterflies throughout the growing season. Its low, spreading habit also offers shelter for beneficial insects.
Common questions
- How much sun does Baby Jump-up need?
- Baby Jump-up grows best in part sun conditions.
- When does Baby Jump-up bloom?
- Baby Jump-up blooms in May, June, July, August, and September.
- Where is Baby Jump-up native?
- Baby Jump-up (Mecardonia procumbens) is native to AL, FL, GA, NM and 1 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Baby Jump-up attract?
- Baby Jump-up draws bees and butterflies.
- Is Baby Jump-up HOA-friendly?
- Baby Jump-up is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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