How much sun does Jesusplant need?

Jesusplant grows best in part shade conditions.

When does Jesusplant bloom?

Jesusplant blooms in July, August, and September.

Where is Jesusplant native?

Jesusplant (Persicaria maculosa) is native to GA, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Jesusplant attract?

Jesusplant draws bees and beetles.

Is Jesusplant HOA-friendly?

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

Jesusplant

Name: Pollinator Patch
Author: Pollinator Patch

Persicaria maculosa

Last reviewed: June 2026

Light

part shade

Water

medium

Size

12"–24" H × 6"–18" W

Bloom

Jul, Aug, Sep

Native to

Pollinators

bees, beetles

Browse plants for this ecoregion

Coast Range Sierra Nevada Central California Valley Central California Foothills and Coastal Mountains Southern California Mountains Central Basin and Range Mojave Basin and Range Chihuahuan Deserts Central Oklahoma/Texas Plains East Central Texas Plains Western Gulf Coastal Plain South Central Plains Sonoran Basin and Range

Lady's thumb is a low-growing annual wildflower with small pink flower spikes that bloom from summer into fall. This native forb thrives in partial shade with moderate water needs and provides a naturalized groundcover effect.

In an HOA neighborhood

Jesusplant 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.

Has weedy appearance that most HOAs would reject
Common name 'Lady's thumb' may be confused with invasive smartweeds
Annual growth habit creates inconsistent coverage

Wildlife value

The small pink flowers attract native bees and beetles during the summer and fall blooming period. Seeds provide food for birds and small wildlife.

Common questions

How much sun does Jesusplant need?: Jesusplant grows best in part shade conditions.
When does Jesusplant bloom?: Jesusplant blooms in July, August, and September.
Where is Jesusplant native?: Jesusplant (Persicaria maculosa) is native to GA, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Jesusplant attract?: Jesusplant draws bees and beetles.
Is Jesusplant HOA-friendly?: Jesusplant 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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