How much sun does White Twinheads need?

White Twinheads grows best in part shade conditions.

When does White Twinheads bloom?

White Twinheads blooms in June, July, August, and September.

Where is White Twinheads native?

White Twinheads (Eclipta prostrata) is native to AL, AR, AZ, CA and 33 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.

Is White Twinheads toxic to livestock?

The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag White Twinheads as toxic to livestock.

What pollinators does White Twinheads attract?

White Twinheads draws bees, beetles, and butterflies.

Is White Twinheads HOA-friendly?

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

White Twinheads

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Eclipta prostrata

Last reviewed: June 2026

The USDA PLANTS Database (opens in new tab) does not flag White Twinheads as toxic to livestock.

Light

part shade

Water

medium

Size

6"–24" H × 6"–18" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Native to

AL, AR, AZ, CA and 33 more states

Pollinators

bees, beetles, butterflies

Browse plants for this ecoregion

Central California Valley Central California Foothills and Coastal Mountains Southern California Mountains Chihuahuan Deserts Central Oklahoma/Texas Plains Edwards Plateau Texas Blackland Prairies East Central Texas Plains Western Gulf Coastal Plain South Central Plains Sonoran Basin and Range

White twinheads is a low-growing annual wildflower with small white daisy-like blooms that appear from summer through early fall. This native forb spreads naturally and thrives in partially shaded areas with moderate moisture. It forms a relatively compact mat of foliage that stays under 2 feet tall.

In an HOA neighborhood

White Twinheads 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.

Annual growth habit creates seasonal gaps
Low spreading form can appear weedy
May self-seed unpredictably

Wildlife value

The small white flowers attract a diverse range of pollinators including native bees, beetles, and butterflies throughout the growing season. Its long blooming period from June through September provides consistent nectar sources when many other plants are dormant.

Common questions

How much sun does White Twinheads need?: White Twinheads grows best in part shade conditions.
When does White Twinheads bloom?: White Twinheads blooms in June, July, August, and September.
Where is White Twinheads native?: White Twinheads (Eclipta prostrata) is native to AL, AR, AZ, CA and 33 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
Is White Twinheads toxic to livestock?: The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag White Twinheads as toxic to livestock.
What pollinators does White Twinheads attract?: White Twinheads draws bees, beetles, and butterflies.
Is White Twinheads HOA-friendly?: White Twinheads 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 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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