How much sun does Ovateleaf cacalia need?

Ovateleaf cacalia grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Ovateleaf cacalia bloom?

Ovateleaf cacalia blooms in July, August, September, and October.

Where is Ovateleaf cacalia native?

Ovateleaf cacalia (Arnoglossum ovatum) is native to AL, FL, GA, LA and 4 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Ovateleaf cacalia attract?

Ovateleaf cacalia draws bees and butterflies.

Ovateleaf cacalia

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Arnoglossum ovatum

Last reviewed: November 2026

Ovateleaf cacalia (Arnoglossum ovatum) is a perennial forb native to AL, FL, GA, LA and 4 more states. It blooms in July, August, September, and October. The flowers draw bees and butterflies.

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Toxicity unknown

Ovateleaf cacalia (Arnoglossum ovatum) 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

high

Size

24"–60" H × 12"–18" W

Bloom

Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct

Native to

AL, FL, GA, LA and 4 more states

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

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Tall upright perennial with thick basal leaves and flat-topped clusters of small cream-colored flowers in late summer. Found in wet pine flatwoods and bogs.

Growing Ovateleaf cacalia

Grow Ovateleaf cacalia in full sun and high water. Mature plants reach 24 to 60 inches tall and spread 12 to 18 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Flowers attract a variety of native bees and butterflies.

Common questions

How much sun does Ovateleaf cacalia need?: Ovateleaf cacalia grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Ovateleaf cacalia bloom?: Ovateleaf cacalia blooms in July, August, September, and October.
Where is Ovateleaf cacalia native?: Ovateleaf cacalia (Arnoglossum ovatum) is native to AL, FL, GA, LA and 4 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Ovateleaf cacalia attract?: Ovateleaf cacalia draws bees and butterflies.

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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