How much sun does Large-Flowered Tickclover need?

Large-Flowered Tickclover grows best in part shade conditions.

When does Large-Flowered Tickclover bloom?

Large-Flowered Tickclover blooms in June, July, and August.

Where is Large-Flowered Tickclover native?

Large-Flowered Tickclover (Hylodesmum glutinosum) is native to AL, AR, CT, DE and 29 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Large-Flowered Tickclover attract?

Large-Flowered Tickclover draws bees and butterflies.

Is Large-Flowered Tickclover HOA-friendly?

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

Large-Flowered Tickclover

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Hylodesmum glutinosum

Last reviewed: June 2026

Light

part shade

Water

medium

Size

12"–36" H × 12"–24" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

AL, AR, CT, DE and 29 more states

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

Browse plants for this ecoregion

Central Oklahoma/Texas Plains South Central Plains

Pointed-leaved tick-trefoil is a native woodland perennial with three-leaflet compound leaves and small pink to purple flowers in summer. It produces sticky seed pods that readily attach to clothing and animal fur for dispersal. This shade-tolerant plant works well in naturalized areas and woodland gardens.

In an HOA neighborhood

Large-Flowered Tickclover 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.

Sticky seed pods attach to clothing and pets
Can appear weedy and informal
May spread beyond intended areas

Wildlife value

The flowers attract native bees and butterflies during summer blooming. The seeds provide food for birds and small mammals.

Common questions

How much sun does Large-Flowered Tickclover need?: Large-Flowered Tickclover grows best in part shade conditions.
When does Large-Flowered Tickclover bloom?: Large-Flowered Tickclover blooms in June, July, and August.
Where is Large-Flowered Tickclover native?: Large-Flowered Tickclover (Hylodesmum glutinosum) is native to AL, AR, CT, DE and 29 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Large-Flowered Tickclover attract?: Large-Flowered Tickclover draws bees and butterflies.
Is Large-Flowered Tickclover HOA-friendly?: Large-Flowered Tickclover 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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