Creeping Burhead
Echinodorus cordifolius
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
shade
Water
high
Size
12"–48" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
MD, TX
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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.
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 MD, TX, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- 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 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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