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.
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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