Creeping Spotflower
Acmella repens
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
9"–12" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
AL, AR, FL, GA and 8 more states
Pollinators
butterflies, nectar insects
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Creeping Spotflower is a low-growing native perennial that forms a spreading mat of green foliage. It produces small, button-like yellow flowers from summer through late fall, providing extended seasonal color.
In an HOA neighborhood
Creeping Spotflower is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 2 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
This plant attracts butterflies and various nectar-feeding insects throughout its long blooming period. The extended flowering season makes it valuable for late-season pollinators when other food sources are scarce.
Common questions
- How much sun does Creeping Spotflower need?
- Creeping Spotflower grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Creeping Spotflower bloom?
- Creeping Spotflower blooms in June, July, August, September, October, and November.
- Where is Creeping Spotflower native?
- Creeping Spotflower (Acmella repens) is native to AL, AR, FL, GA and 8 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Creeping Spotflower attract?
- Creeping Spotflower draws butterflies and nectar insects.
- Is Creeping Spotflower HOA-friendly?
- Creeping Spotflower 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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