Coastal Plain Honeycombhead
Balduina angustifolia
Last reviewed: August 2026
Coastal Plain Honeycombhead is a sun-loving forb of sandy scrub and dry coastal plain habitats in the Gulf Coast region, blooming with yellow flower heads from July through October.
Toxicity unknown
Coastal Plain Honeycombhead (Balduina angustifolia) 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"–36" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Native to
AL, FL, GA, MS
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, beetles
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Coastal plain honeycombhead is a compact native wildflower that produces bright yellow daisy-like blooms from summer through fall. This drought-tolerant perennial forms neat clumps and thrives in sandy soils with minimal care. The cheerful flowers provide long-lasting color during the hottest months when many other plants struggle.
Growing Coastal Plain Honeycombhead
Grow Coastal Plain Honeycombhead in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 12 to 36 inches tall and spread 12 to 24 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
In an HOA neighborhood
Coastal Plain Honeycombhead is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.
Works well in: mid zone, foundation.
- May appear too wild or weedy for conservative HOAs
- Unknown winter appearance could be concerning
Wildlife value
The abundant yellow flowers attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial beetles throughout the extended blooming season. This plant serves as both a nectar source and habitat for various pollinators.
Common questions
- When does Coastal Plain Honeycombhead bloom?
- It typically flowers from July through October, producing yellow ray flowers on wiry stems.
- What kind of light and soil does this plant need?
- It grows best in full sun and well-drained, sandy soils, and it tolerates dry, low-water conditions once established.
- What pollinators visit Coastal Plain Honeycombhead?
- Bees, butterflies, and beetles are commonly seen visiting the flowers for nectar and pollen.
- Where does this plant grow well in the landscape?
- It suits open, sunny sites with sandy or well-drained soil, such as coastal scrub, sandhills, and dry open fields.
- Is Coastal Plain Honeycombhead HOA-friendly?
- Coastal Plain Honeycombhead is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
These answers were drafted with an AI model from this plant's data. Verify care details with a local expert.
Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. 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
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- 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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