Nodding Chickweed
Cerastium nutans
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
4"–12" H × 4"–8" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
AL, AR, AZ, CO and 34 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Nodding chickweed is a small annual wildflower that produces delicate white flowers from late spring through summer. This compact native plant grows low to the ground and works well as a filler in natural garden settings.
In an HOA neighborhood
Nodding Chickweed 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.
- Name includes 'chickweed' which sounds weedy
- Low annual growth habit looks informal
- May be confused with common garden weeds
Wildlife value
The small white flowers attract native bees and beetles during its spring to summer blooming period.
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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