How much sun does Creeping Burhead need?

Creeping Burhead grows best in shade conditions.

When does Creeping Burhead bloom?

Creeping Burhead blooms in March, April, May, June, July, and August.

Where is Creeping Burhead native?

Creeping Burhead (Echinodorus cordifolius) is native to AL, AR, FL, GA and 14 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

Is Creeping Burhead HOA-friendly?

Creeping Burhead is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Creeping Burhead

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Echinodorus cordifolius

Last reviewed: August 2026

Creeping Burhead (Echinodorus cordifolius) is a annual forb native to AL, AR, FL, GA and 14 more states. It blooms in March, April, May, June, July, and August. It reads as an intentional, HOA-friendly planting in the right spot.

Light

shade

Water

high

Size

12"–48" H × 12"–24" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

AL, AR, FL, GA and 14 more states

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Creeping Burhead is a wetland native that thrives in consistently moist to wet soils and shaded areas. This aquatic perennial produces white flowers from spring through late summer and works well in rain gardens or bog areas. It requires constant moisture and will not survive in typical landscape conditions without supplemental water.

Growing Creeping Burhead

Grow Creeping Burhead in shade and high water. Mature plants reach 12 to 48 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

Creeping Burhead is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 1 out of 5.

Works well in: mid zone, backyard only.

May flop without support
Best in less formal zones

Wildlife value

The long blooming period provides nectar for various pollinators throughout the growing season. As an aquatic plant, it also provides habitat for beneficial insects and amphibians in water gardens.

Common questions

How much sun does Creeping Burhead need?: Creeping Burhead grows best in shade conditions.
When does Creeping Burhead bloom?: Creeping Burhead blooms in March, April, May, June, July, and August.
Where is Creeping Burhead native?: Creeping Burhead (Echinodorus cordifolius) is native to AL, AR, FL, GA and 14 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
Is Creeping Burhead HOA-friendly?: Creeping Burhead is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

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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