When does Lance-leaf Fogfruit bloom?

Lance-leaf Fogfruit blooms from June through September, producing small white flowers in dense clusters.

What pollinators visit Phyla lanceolata?

Lance-leaf Fogfruit attracts various bees and butterflies, making it valuable for pollinator gardens and native plant landscapes.

Where is Lance-leaf Fogfruit native?

This species is native to most of the United States, from coast to coast, including states from California to New York and from Minnesota to Florida.

What growing conditions does Lance-leaf Fogfruit prefer?

Lance-leaf Fogfruit grows best in full sun and can tolerate a wide range of moisture conditions from wet to dry soils.

Is Lance-leaf Fogfruit HOA-friendly?

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

Lance-leaf Fogfruit

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Phyla lanceolata

Last reviewed: June 2026

Phyla lanceolata (Lance-leaf Fogfruit) is a native forb blooming June through September across much of the United States. This adaptable plant attracts bees and butterflies with its small white flower clusters.

Lance-leaf Fogfruit (Phyla lanceolata) — Photo: Jennifer Anderson / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

Light

full sun

Water

medium

Size

6"–24" H × 12"–36" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Native to

AL, AR, AZ, CA and 31 more states

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

Browse plants for this ecoregion

Chihuahuan Deserts Central Oklahoma/Texas Plains Edwards Plateau Texas Blackland Prairies East Central Texas Plains Western Gulf Coastal Plain South Central Plains

Lance-leaf fogfruit is a low-growing native groundcover that spreads to form dense mats. It produces small white flower clusters from summer through fall and thrives in sunny locations with average moisture.

Growing Lance-leaf Fogfruit

Grow Lance-leaf Fogfruit in full sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 6 to 24 inches tall and spread 12 to 36 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.

In an HOA neighborhood

Lance-leaf Fogfruit 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.

Spreads aggressively and can appear weedy
Very informal growth habit unsuitable for formal landscapes
May be mistaken for weeds by neighbors

Wildlife value

This plant is excellent for pollinators, attracting native bees and butterflies throughout its long blooming season. The dense mat formation also provides habitat for beneficial insects.

Common questions

When does Lance-leaf Fogfruit bloom?: Lance-leaf Fogfruit blooms from June through September, producing small white flowers in dense clusters.
What pollinators visit Phyla lanceolata?: Lance-leaf Fogfruit attracts various bees and butterflies, making it valuable for pollinator gardens and native plant landscapes.
Where is Lance-leaf Fogfruit native?: This species is native to most of the United States, from coast to coast, including states from California to New York and from Minnesota to Florida.
What growing conditions does Lance-leaf Fogfruit prefer?: Lance-leaf Fogfruit grows best in full sun and can tolerate a wide range of moisture conditions from wet to dry soils.
Is Lance-leaf Fogfruit HOA-friendly?: Lance-leaf Fogfruit 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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