Common Cornsalad
Valerianella locusta
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
4"–12" H × 4"–8" W
Bloom
Apr, May, Jun
Native to
VT
Pollinators
bees, flies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Corn salad is a small, low-growing annual herb with soft green leaves that forms neat rosettes. It produces tiny white or pale blue flowers in spring and early summer, creating a delicate carpet-like appearance in the garden.
In an HOA neighborhood
Common Cornsalad 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.
- Appears weedy and informal
- Dies back completely as annual
- Not recognized as ornamental landscaping
Wildlife value
The small flowers attract bees and flies during its spring blooming period. As an annual, it provides early season nectar when few other plants are flowering.
Common questions
- How much sun does Common Cornsalad need?
- Common Cornsalad grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Common Cornsalad bloom?
- Common Cornsalad blooms in April, May, and June.
- Where is Common Cornsalad native?
- Common Cornsalad (Valerianella locusta) is native to VT, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Common Cornsalad attract?
- Common Cornsalad draws bees and flies.
- Is Common Cornsalad HOA-friendly?
- Common Cornsalad 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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