Little Prince's Pine
Chimaphila menziesii
Last reviewed: June 2026
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
Browse plants for this ecoregion
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.
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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