Doveweed
Croton setigerus
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
6"–24" H × 4"–12" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
WA
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Doveweed is a small annual wildflower that forms low, spreading clumps with narrow leaves and tiny inconspicuous flowers from May through August. This drought-tolerant native thrives in full sun locations and requires minimal water once established. As an annual, it completes its life cycle in one growing season and may self-seed in favorable conditions.
In an HOA neighborhood
Doveweed 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.
- Very weedy appearance
- Annual growth habit creates inconsistent coverage
- Tiny flowers and sparse foliage look unkempt
Wildlife value
This plant provides habitat and food sources for small wildlife, though specific pollinator relationships are not well documented.
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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