How much sun does Creeping Sibbaldia need?

Creeping Sibbaldia grows best in part shade conditions.

When does Creeping Sibbaldia bloom?

Creeping Sibbaldia blooms in June, July, and August.

Where is Creeping Sibbaldia native?

Creeping Sibbaldia (Sibbaldia procumbens) is native to AZ, CA, CO, ID and 8 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Creeping Sibbaldia attract?

Creeping Sibbaldia draws bees and beetles.

Is Creeping Sibbaldia HOA-friendly?

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

Creeping Sibbaldia

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Sibbaldia procumbens

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

Creeping Sibbaldia (Sibbaldia procumbens) 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

part shade

Water

low

Size

1"–4" H × 4"–12" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

AZ, CA, CO, ID and 8 more states

Pollinators

bees, beetles

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Creeping sibbaldia is a low-growing native groundcover that forms dense mats of small, three-leaflet leaves. This alpine plant produces tiny yellow flowers in summer and thrives in partial shade with minimal water needs.

In an HOA neighborhood

Creeping Sibbaldia 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.

Extremely low growth may appear unkempt to traditional landscaping standards
Unknown leaf retention could create untidy appearance in winter
May be perceived as weedy rather than intentional landscaping

Wildlife value

The small flowers attract native bees and beetles during the summer blooming period. Its low growth provides ground-level habitat for beneficial insects.

Common questions

How much sun does Creeping Sibbaldia need?: Creeping Sibbaldia grows best in part shade conditions.
When does Creeping Sibbaldia bloom?: Creeping Sibbaldia blooms in June, July, and August.
Where is Creeping Sibbaldia native?: Creeping Sibbaldia (Sibbaldia procumbens) is native to AZ, CA, CO, ID and 8 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Creeping Sibbaldia attract?: Creeping Sibbaldia draws bees and beetles.
Is Creeping Sibbaldia HOA-friendly?: Creeping Sibbaldia 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 World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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