Gulf Coast Searocket
Cakile constricta
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
6"–24" H × 6"–18" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun
Native to
FL, LA, MS, TX
Pollinators
bees, beetles
A low-growing annual wildflower that produces small white to pale pink flowers from March through June and thrives in sandy, well-drained soils with minimal water needs.
In an HOA neighborhood
Gulf Coast Searocket 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 lifespan creates gaps in landscaping
- Low sprawling growth habit appears informal
- Associated with wild coastal areas rather than cultivated gardens
Wildlife value
This plant attracts bees and beetles during its spring and early summer blooming period. It serves as an important coastal native species that supports local pollinator populations.
Common questions
- How much sun does Gulf Coast Searocket need?
- Gulf Coast Searocket grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Gulf Coast Searocket bloom?
- Gulf Coast Searocket blooms in March, April, May, and June.
- Where is Gulf Coast Searocket native?
- Gulf Coast Searocket (Cakile constricta) is native to FL, LA, MS, TX, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Gulf Coast Searocket attract?
- Gulf Coast Searocket draws bees and beetles.
- Is Gulf Coast Searocket HOA-friendly?
- Gulf Coast Searocket 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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