How much sun does Baldwin's Nailwort need?

Baldwin's Nailwort grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Baldwin's Nailwort bloom?

Baldwin's Nailwort blooms in March, April, May, June, July, August, and September.

Where is Baldwin's Nailwort native?

Baldwin's Nailwort (Paronychia baldwinii) is native to AL, FL, GA, NC and 2 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Baldwin's Nailwort attract?

Baldwin's Nailwort draws bees and beetles.

Is Baldwin's Nailwort HOA-friendly?

Baldwin's Nailwort takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Baldwin's Nailwort

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Author: Pollinator Patch

Paronychia baldwinii

Last reviewed: August 2026

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

2"–8" H × 2"–8" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Native to

AL, FL, GA, NC and 2 more states

Pollinators

bees, beetles

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Baldwin's nailwort is a tiny native groundcover that forms dense, low mats of small silvery-green leaves. This compact perennial produces clusters of small white flowers from spring through fall and thrives in sandy, well-drained soils with minimal water.

In an HOA neighborhood

Baldwin's Nailwort 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.

Extremely small size makes it appear sparse
May look like weeds or bare spots from a distance
Too unconventional for typical HOA landscaping standards

Wildlife value

The long blooming period provides nectar for small bees and beetles throughout most of the growing season.

Common questions

How much sun does Baldwin's Nailwort need?: Baldwin's Nailwort grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Baldwin's Nailwort bloom?: Baldwin's Nailwort blooms in March, April, May, June, July, August, and September.
Where is Baldwin's Nailwort native?: Baldwin's Nailwort (Paronychia baldwinii) is native to AL, FL, GA, NC and 2 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Baldwin's Nailwort attract?: Baldwin's Nailwort draws bees and beetles.
Is Baldwin's Nailwort HOA-friendly?: Baldwin's Nailwort takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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