Ivyleaf Thoroughwort
Chromolaena ivifolia
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–60" H × 12"–60" W
Bloom
Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
FL, LA, MS, TX
Pollinators
bees, nectar insects
Ivyleaf Thoroughwort is a native Texas perennial that produces clusters of small white flowers from September through November. This adaptable plant can grow quite large, reaching up to 5 feet tall and wide, making it suitable for filling larger spaces in the landscape.
In an HOA neighborhood
Ivyleaf Thoroughwort 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, mid zone.
- Spread too large for structured beds
Wildlife value
The fall blooms provide crucial late-season nectar for bees and other beneficial insects when few other plants are flowering. This makes it particularly valuable for supporting pollinators preparing for winter.
Common questions
- How much sun does Ivyleaf Thoroughwort need?
- Ivyleaf Thoroughwort grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Ivyleaf Thoroughwort bloom?
- Ivyleaf Thoroughwort blooms in September, October, and November.
- Where is Ivyleaf Thoroughwort native?
- Ivyleaf Thoroughwort (Chromolaena ivifolia) is native to FL, LA, MS, TX, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Ivyleaf Thoroughwort attract?
- Ivyleaf Thoroughwort draws bees and nectar insects.
- Is Ivyleaf Thoroughwort HOA-friendly?
- Ivyleaf Thoroughwort 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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