How much sun does Fallflowering pleatleaf need?

Fallflowering pleatleaf grows best in part sun conditions.

When does Fallflowering pleatleaf bloom?

Fallflowering pleatleaf blooms in September and October.

Where is Fallflowering pleatleaf native?

Fallflowering pleatleaf (Nemastylis floridana) is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Fallflowering pleatleaf attract?

Fallflowering pleatleaf draws bees.

Fallflowering pleatleaf

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Nemastylis floridana

Last reviewed: September 2026

Fallflowering pleatleaf (Nemastylis floridana) is a perennial forb native to FL. It blooms in September and October. The flowers draw bees.

Toxicity unknown

Fallflowering pleatleaf (Nemastylis floridana) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

part sun

Water

high

Size

12"–30" H × 4"–8" W

Bloom

Sep, Oct

Native to

Pollinators

bees

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Growing Fallflowering pleatleaf

Grow Fallflowering pleatleaf in part sun and high water. Mature plants reach 12 to 30 inches tall and spread 4 to 8 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Brief fall flowers provide a nectar source for bees in wet meadow habitats.

Common questions

How much sun does Fallflowering pleatleaf need?: Fallflowering pleatleaf grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Fallflowering pleatleaf bloom?: Fallflowering pleatleaf blooms in September and October.
Where is Fallflowering pleatleaf native?: Fallflowering pleatleaf (Nemastylis floridana) is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Fallflowering pleatleaf attract?: Fallflowering pleatleaf draws bees.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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