Oakleaf Goosefoot
Chenopodium glaucum
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
6"–24" H × 4"–12" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
VT
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Oakleaf 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.
- Where is Oakleaf Goosefoot native?
- Oakleaf Goosefoot (Chenopodium glaucum) is native to VT, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- 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.
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.
Ready to grow Oakleaf Goosefoot? Add it to your garden in Pollinator Patch to track it and get season-by-season care guidance.
Not sure where to start? Take the 2-minute yard quiz