How much sun does October flower need?

October flower grows best in full sun conditions.

When does October flower bloom?

October flower blooms in August, September, and October.

Where is October flower native?

October flower (Polygonum polygamum) is native to AL, FL, GA, MS and 4 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does October flower attract?

October flower draws small bees.

October flower

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Polygonum polygamum

Last reviewed: October 2026

October flower (Polygonum polygamum) is a annual forb native to AL, FL, GA, MS and 4 more states. It blooms in August, September, and October. The flowers draw small bees.

Toxicity unknown

October flower (Polygonum polygamum) 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

12"–30" H × 12"–18" W

Bloom

Aug, Sep, Oct

Native to

AL, FL, GA, MS and 4 more states

Pollinators

small bees

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A slender, wiry-stemmed annual with narrow leaves and small clusters of white to pink flowers along the stems in late summer and fall, common in sandy pinelands.

Growing October flower

Grow October flower in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 12 to 30 inches tall and spread 12 to 18 inches wide.

Wildlife value

A late-season nectar source for small native bees and other pollinating insects.

Common questions

How much sun does October flower need?: October flower grows best in full sun conditions.
When does October flower bloom?: October flower blooms in August, September, and October.
Where is October flower native?: October flower (Polygonum polygamum) is native to AL, FL, GA, MS and 4 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does October flower attract?: October flower draws small bees.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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