Nondo
Ligusticum canadense
Last reviewed: August 2026
Toxicity unknown
Nondo (Ligusticum canadense) 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
part shade
Water
medium
Size
12"–36" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AL, AR, GA, KY and 9 more states
Pollinators
bees, flies, beetles
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Nondo is a native wildflower in the carrot family with delicate, fern-like foliage and clusters of small white flowers in summer. This shade-loving perennial forms compact clumps and naturally occurs in moist woodlands throughout the Southeast. The plant dies back to the ground in winter and emerges again in spring.
In an HOA neighborhood
Nondo 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.
- Has a wild, weedy appearance that looks unkempt
- Small white flowers may appear insignificant to non-gardeners
- Foliage can look messy or informal in maintained landscapes
Wildlife value
The umbrella-shaped flower clusters attract various beneficial insects including native bees, flies, and beetles during its summer bloom period. The seeds may provide food for small birds and wildlife.
Common questions
- How much sun does Nondo need?
- Nondo grows best in part shade conditions.
- When does Nondo bloom?
- Nondo blooms in June, July, and August.
- Where is Nondo native?
- Nondo (Ligusticum canadense) is native to AL, AR, GA, KY and 9 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Nondo attract?
- Nondo draws bees, flies, and beetles.
- Is Nondo HOA-friendly?
- Nondo 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 vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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