Hairy-pod Pepperwort
Lepidium lasiocarpum
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
4"–12" H × 3"–8" W
Bloom
Apr, May, Jun
Native to
AZ, CA, CO, NM and 3 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Hairy-pod pepperwort is a small native annual that forms low, compact patches in spring. It produces tiny white flowers from April through June before completing its lifecycle. This diminutive wildflower thrives in full sun with minimal water requirements.
In an HOA neighborhood
Hairy-pod Pepperwort 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 size makes it appear weedy
- Annual lifecycle creates gaps in landscaping
- Unknown appearance after blooming period
Wildlife value
The small flowers attract native bees and beetles during the spring blooming period. As an early-season annual, it provides nectar when few other plants are flowering.
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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