How much sun does Hairy Galinsoga need?

Hairy Galinsoga grows best in part shade conditions.

When does Hairy Galinsoga bloom?

Hairy Galinsoga blooms in June, July, August, and September.

What pollinators does Hairy Galinsoga attract?

Hairy Galinsoga draws bees, flies, and beetles.

Is Hairy Galinsoga HOA-friendly?

Hairy Galinsoga takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Hairy Galinsoga

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Galinsoga quadriradiata

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

Hairy Galinsoga (Galinsoga quadriradiata) 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 shade

Water

medium

Size

6"–24" H × 6"–18" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Pollinators

bees, flies, beetles

Native alternatives to Hairy Galinsoga

Hairy Galinsoga is not native to the United States. These natives fill a similar role in a planting, matched on bloom season, bloom color and mature size.

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Hairy galinsoga is a small annual wildflower that produces tiny white daisy-like blooms from summer through early fall. This adaptable plant thrives in partial shade with moderate water needs and typically reaches 6 to 24 inches in height.

In an HOA neighborhood

Hairy Galinsoga 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.

Often considered a weedy annual
Small flowers may look unkempt in formal settings
Self-seeds readily and can spread unpredictably

Wildlife value

The small flowers attract a variety of beneficial insects including native bees, flies, and beetles throughout the long blooming season from June through September.

Common questions

How much sun does Hairy Galinsoga need?: Hairy Galinsoga grows best in part shade conditions.
When does Hairy Galinsoga bloom?: Hairy Galinsoga blooms in June, July, August, and September.
What pollinators does Hairy Galinsoga attract?: Hairy Galinsoga draws bees, flies, and beetles.
Is Hairy Galinsoga HOA-friendly?: Hairy Galinsoga takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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