How much sun does Hooker'S Sandwort need?

Hooker'S Sandwort grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Hooker'S Sandwort bloom?

Hooker'S Sandwort blooms in June, July, and August.

Where is Hooker'S Sandwort native?

Hooker'S Sandwort (Eremogone hookeri) is native to CO, KS, MT, NE and 6 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Hooker'S Sandwort attract?

Hooker'S Sandwort draws bees and beetles.

Is Hooker'S Sandwort HOA-friendly?

Hooker'S Sandwort is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Hooker'S Sandwort

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Eremogone hookeri

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

Hooker'S Sandwort (Eremogone hookeri) 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

4"–12" H × 4"–8" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

CO, KS, MT, NE and 6 more states

Pollinators

bees, beetles

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Hooker's sandwort is a low-growing native perennial that forms compact mats of narrow leaves. It produces small white flowers from June through August and thrives in sunny, dry conditions with minimal water once established.

In an HOA neighborhood

Hooker'S Sandwort is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.

Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.

Wildlife value

This plant attracts bees and beetles during its summer blooming period. Its low water requirements make it valuable for supporting pollinators in xeric garden conditions.

Common questions

How much sun does Hooker'S Sandwort need?: Hooker'S Sandwort grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Hooker'S Sandwort bloom?: Hooker'S Sandwort blooms in June, July, and August.
Where is Hooker'S Sandwort native?: Hooker'S Sandwort (Eremogone hookeri) is native to CO, KS, MT, NE and 6 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Hooker'S Sandwort attract?: Hooker'S Sandwort draws bees and beetles.
Is Hooker'S Sandwort HOA-friendly?: Hooker'S Sandwort is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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