How much sun does Little Prince's Pine need?

Little Prince's Pine grows best in part shade conditions.

When does Little Prince's Pine bloom?

Little Prince's Pine blooms in June, July, and August.

Where is Little Prince's Pine native?

Little Prince's Pine (Chimaphila menziesii) is native to CA, ID, MT, NV and 3 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Little Prince's Pine attract?

Little Prince's Pine draws bees and beetles.

Is Little Prince's Pine HOA-friendly?

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

Little Prince's Pine

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Chimaphila menziesii

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

Little Prince's Pine (Chimaphila menziesii) 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

part shade

Water

medium

Size

2"–8" H × 4"–12" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

CA, ID, MT, NV and 3 more states

Pollinators

bees, beetles

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Little prince's pine is a low-growing evergreen groundcover with waxy, toothed leaves arranged in small whorls. It produces delicate white to pink bell-shaped flowers in summer and maintains its attractive foliage year-round.

In an HOA neighborhood

Little Prince's Pine 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.

Very small size may appear insignificant
Woodland appearance looks informal
May be mistaken for weeds by neighbors

Wildlife value

The summer flowers provide nectar for native bees and beetles. Its low growth habit can offer shelter for small ground-dwelling insects.

Common questions

How much sun does Little Prince's Pine need?: Little Prince's Pine grows best in part shade conditions.
When does Little Prince's Pine bloom?: Little Prince's Pine blooms in June, July, and August.
Where is Little Prince's Pine native?: Little Prince's Pine (Chimaphila menziesii) is native to CA, ID, MT, NV and 3 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Little Prince's Pine attract?: Little Prince's Pine draws bees and beetles.
Is Little Prince's Pine HOA-friendly?: Little Prince's Pine 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 World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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