Nuttall's Monolepis
Monolepis nuttalliana
Last reviewed: August 2026
Toxicity unknown
Nuttall's Monolepis (Monolepis nuttalliana) 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.
The USDA PLANTS Database (opens in new tab) does not flag Nuttall's Monolepis as toxic to livestock.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
4"–24" H × 4"–12" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
IL
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Monolepis nuttalliana is a small annual forb native to western North America that grows 4-24 inches tall with a compact spread. It produces tiny flowers from May through August and thrives in full sun with minimal water requirements. This drought-tolerant plant naturally occurs in dry, disturbed soils and requires little maintenance once established.
In an HOA neighborhood
Nuttall's Monolepis 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 weedy, informal appearance
- Annual nature means gaps in plantings
- Not widely recognized as an ornamental plant
Wildlife value
While specific pollinator data is limited, this native plant likely supports small insects and provides seeds for birds during its growing season.
Common questions
- How much sun does Nuttall's Monolepis need?
- Nuttall's Monolepis grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Nuttall's Monolepis bloom?
- Nuttall's Monolepis blooms in May, June, July, and August.
- Where is Nuttall's Monolepis native?
- Nuttall's Monolepis (Monolepis nuttalliana) is native to IL, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- Is Nuttall's Monolepis toxic to livestock?
- The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Nuttall's Monolepis as toxic to livestock.
- Is Nuttall's Monolepis HOA-friendly?
- Nuttall's Monolepis 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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