Lopseed
Phryma leptostachya
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part shade
Water
medium
Size
12"–36" H × 6"–18" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AL, AR, CT, DE and 34 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Lopseed is a shade-loving native perennial that forms compact clumps with delicate spikes of small white flowers. This woodland plant thrives in partially shaded areas and produces its blooms throughout the summer months. It's well-suited for naturalized gardens and areas that receive limited direct sunlight.
In an HOA neighborhood
Lopseed 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.
- Uncommon plant that HOAs may not recognize as intentional landscaping
- Delicate appearance may be perceived as weedy
- Unknown leaf retention creates uncertainty about winter appearance
Wildlife value
The summer flowers attract bees and butterflies, providing nectar during peak growing season. As a native plant, it supports local ecosystem relationships that non-native alternatives cannot.
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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