Oakleaf Goosefoot
Chenopodium glaucum
Last reviewed: September 2026
Toxicity unknown
Oakleaf Goosefoot (Chenopodium glaucum) 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
full sun
Water
low
Size
6"–24" H × 4"–12" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Native alternatives to Oakleaf Goosefoot
Oakleaf Goosefoot is not native to the United States. These natives fill a similar role in a planting, matched on bloom season, bloom color and mature size.
Before you buy
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Cities and water utilities offer rebates for replacing lawn with native and water-wise plants. We track 452 programs across 44 states, each with a link to the provider and the date we last checked it.
Find rebates in your areaOakleaf goosefoot is a low-growing annual with distinctive lobed leaves that resemble small oak leaves. This native wildflower produces small, inconspicuous flowers from summer through early fall and thrives in sunny, dry conditions with minimal care.
In an HOA neighborhood
Oakleaf Goosefoot 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.
- Looks weedy and informal
- Annual growth habit creates gaps
- Common name includes 'goosefoot' which sounds weedy
Wildlife value
The flowers attract bees and beetles during the long blooming period from June through September. As an annual, it provides seasonal habitat and food sources for pollinators.
Common questions
- How much sun does Oakleaf Goosefoot need?
- Oakleaf Goosefoot grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Oakleaf Goosefoot bloom?
- Oakleaf Goosefoot blooms in June, July, August, and September.
- What pollinators does Oakleaf Goosefoot attract?
- Oakleaf Goosefoot draws bees and beetles.
- Is Oakleaf Goosefoot HOA-friendly?
- Oakleaf Goosefoot takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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