Beach Pearlwort
Sagina decumbens
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
1"–6" H × 2"–8" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AL, AR, CA, CT and 25 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Sagina decumbens is a low-growing native groundcover that forms dense mats of small, narrow leaves. This diminutive perennial produces tiny white flowers from May through August and thrives in partially sunny locations with moderate moisture.
In an HOA neighborhood
Beach Pearlwort 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 scale may appear weedy
- Mat-forming growth can look unkempt
- Unknown winter appearance creates uncertainty
Wildlife value
The small flowers attract bees and beetles during the long blooming season from late spring through summer.
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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