How much sun does Common Chickweed need?

Common Chickweed grows best in part shade conditions.

When does Common Chickweed bloom?

Common Chickweed blooms in March, April, May, June, July, and August.

Where is Common Chickweed native?

Common Chickweed (Stellaria media) is native to ND, NM, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Common Chickweed attract?

Common Chickweed draws bees and flies.

Is Common Chickweed HOA-friendly?

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

Common Chickweed

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Author: Pollinator Patch

Stellaria media

Last reviewed: June 2026

Light

part shade

Water

medium

Size

4"–16" H × 6"–12" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

ND, NM

Pollinators

bees, flies

Browse plants for this ecoregion

Coast Range Sierra Nevada Central California Valley Central California Foothills and Coastal Mountains Southern California Mountains Central Basin and Range Mojave Basin and Range Central Oklahoma/Texas Plains Edwards Plateau East Central Texas Plains Western Gulf Coastal Plain South Central Plains Sonoran Basin and Range

Common chickweed is a low-growing annual herb that forms small mats with tiny white star-shaped flowers. It blooms from early spring through late summer and prefers partially shaded areas with consistent moisture. This plant spreads readily and often appears in disturbed soils and garden beds.

In an HOA neighborhood

Common Chickweed 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.

Considered a common weed by most homeowners
Spreads aggressively and can appear unkempt
May be mistaken for neglected lawn maintenance

Wildlife value

The small flowers attract bees and flies during its extended blooming period. Seeds provide food for birds, particularly finches and sparrows.

Common questions

How much sun does Common Chickweed need?: Common Chickweed grows best in part shade conditions.
When does Common Chickweed bloom?: Common Chickweed blooms in March, April, May, June, July, and August.
Where is Common Chickweed native?: Common Chickweed (Stellaria media) is native to ND, NM, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Common Chickweed attract?: Common Chickweed draws bees and flies.
Is Common Chickweed HOA-friendly?: Common Chickweed 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 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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