How much sun does False Gromwell need?

False Gromwell grows best in full sun conditions.

When does False Gromwell bloom?

False Gromwell blooms in March, April, and May.

Where is False Gromwell native?

False Gromwell (Onosmodium bejariense var. bejariense) is native to TX, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does False Gromwell attract?

False Gromwell draws butterflies, bees, and nectar insects.

Is False Gromwell HOA-friendly?

False Gromwell is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

False Gromwell

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Onosmodium bejariense var. bejariense

Last reviewed: July 2026

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

12"–36" H × 6"–12" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May

Native to

Pollinators

butterflies, bees, nectar insects

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Browse plants for this ecoregion

Central Oklahoma/Texas Plains Texas Blackland Prairies East Central Texas Plains

False Gromwell is a native Texas perennial with rough, hairy leaves and small white tubular flowers that bloom in spring. This drought-tolerant wildflower forms clumps up to 3 feet tall and goes dormant in summer heat, returning each spring from its deep taproot.

In an HOA neighborhood

False Gromwell is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 1 out of 5.

Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.

Wildlife value

The spring blooms provide nectar for native bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects during an important early season period. The seeds may also provide food for small birds.

Common questions

How much sun does False Gromwell need?: False Gromwell grows best in full sun conditions.
When does False Gromwell bloom?: False Gromwell blooms in March, April, and May.
Where is False Gromwell native?: False Gromwell (Onosmodium bejariense var. bejariense) is native to TX, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does False Gromwell attract?: False Gromwell draws butterflies, bees, and nectar insects.
Is False Gromwell HOA-friendly?: False Gromwell is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

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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