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.

Nondo

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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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