How much sun does Macoun'S Cudweed need?

Macoun'S Cudweed grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Macoun'S Cudweed bloom?

Macoun'S Cudweed blooms in July, August, and September.

Where is Macoun'S Cudweed native?

Macoun'S Cudweed (Pseudognaphalium macounii) is native to AZ, CA, CO, CT and 24 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Macoun'S Cudweed attract?

Macoun'S Cudweed draws bees, beetles, and flies.

Is Macoun'S Cudweed HOA-friendly?

Macoun'S Cudweed takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Macoun'S Cudweed

Name: Pollinator Patch
Author: Pollinator Patch

Pseudognaphalium macounii

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

Macoun'S Cudweed (Pseudognaphalium macounii) 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

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

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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.

Common questions

How much sun does Macoun'S Cudweed need?: Macoun'S Cudweed grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Macoun'S Cudweed bloom?: Macoun'S Cudweed blooms in July, August, and September.
Where is Macoun'S Cudweed native?: Macoun'S Cudweed (Pseudognaphalium macounii) is native to AZ, CA, CO, CT and 24 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Macoun'S Cudweed attract?: Macoun'S Cudweed draws bees, beetles, and flies.
Is Macoun'S Cudweed HOA-friendly?: Macoun'S Cudweed 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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