Nuttall's Monolepis
Monolepis nuttalliana
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
4"–24" H × 4"–12" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
IL
Browse plants for this ecoregion
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.
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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