How much sun does Hairy Pinweed need?

Hairy Pinweed grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Hairy Pinweed bloom?

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

Where is Hairy Pinweed native?

Hairy Pinweed (Lechea mucronata) is native to AL, AR, CT, DE and 30 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Hairy Pinweed attract?

Hairy Pinweed draws bees and beetles.

Is Hairy Pinweed HOA-friendly?

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

Hairy Pinweed

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Author: Pollinator Patch

Lechea mucronata

Last reviewed: June 2026

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

4"–16" H × 2"–8" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Native to

AL, AR, CT, DE and 30 more states

Pollinators

bees, beetles

Browse plants for this ecoregion

Central Oklahoma/Texas Plains Edwards Plateau East Central Texas Plains Western Gulf Coastal Plain South Central Plains

Hairy pinweed is a small, low-growing native perennial that forms compact clumps in sunny, dry locations. This drought-tolerant plant produces tiny inconspicuous flowers from summer through early fall and naturally occurs in sandy soils and prairies. Its modest size and unassuming appearance make it better suited for naturalized areas than formal landscapes.

In an HOA neighborhood

Hairy Pinweed 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.

Very small flowers are barely visible
Low growth habit can appear weedy
May look sparse or untidy in formal settings

Wildlife value

The small flowers attract native bees and beetles during the long summer blooming period. Its low, dense growth provides minor habitat for ground-dwelling insects.

Common questions

How much sun does Hairy Pinweed need?: Hairy Pinweed grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Hairy Pinweed bloom?: Hairy Pinweed blooms in June, July, August, and September.
Where is Hairy Pinweed native?: Hairy Pinweed (Lechea mucronata) is native to AL, AR, CT, DE and 30 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Hairy Pinweed attract?: Hairy Pinweed draws bees and beetles.
Is Hairy Pinweed HOA-friendly?: Hairy Pinweed 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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