Macoun'S Cudweed
Pseudognaphalium macounii
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
8"–24" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AZ, CA, CO, CT and 24 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles, flies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Macouns cudweed is a native annual wildflower that produces clusters of small, papery white or cream-colored flowers from summer through early fall. This low-growing plant has soft, woolly gray-green foliage and naturally self-seeds to maintain populations year after year.
In an HOA neighborhood
Macoun'S Cudweed 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.
- Woolly appearance may look weedy to conventional gardeners
- Annual nature means gaps in coverage
- Self-seeding habit can appear uncontrolled
Wildlife value
The small flowers attract various native bees, beetles, and flies during its extended summer blooming period. Seeds provide food for small birds and the plant serves as host for some native moth caterpillars.
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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