Erect Spiderling
Boerhavia erecta
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
8"–24" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AL, AR, AZ, CO and 9 more states
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Erect spiderling is a small annual wildflower that produces tiny pink or white flowers from summer through early fall and has a somewhat sprawling growth habit.
In an HOA neighborhood
Erect Spiderling 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.
- Has a weedy, informal appearance
- Annual nature creates gaps in plantings
- Small size and sparse foliage don't provide substantial landscape presence
Wildlife value
This plant provides nectar for small native bees and beneficial insects, though it's not considered a major pollinator magnet.
Common questions
- How much sun does Erect Spiderling need?
- Erect Spiderling grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Erect Spiderling bloom?
- Erect Spiderling blooms in June, July, August, and September.
- Where is Erect Spiderling native?
- Erect Spiderling (Boerhavia erecta) is native to AL, AR, AZ, CO and 9 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- Is Erect Spiderling HOA-friendly?
- Erect Spiderling 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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