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 World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

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.

Gulf Coast Searocket

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Author: Pollinator Patch

Cakile constricta

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

Gulf Coast Searocket (Cakile constricta) 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

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

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Southern Coastal Plain

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

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