How much sun does Palmleaf Indian Breadroot need?

Palmleaf Indian Breadroot grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Palmleaf Indian Breadroot bloom?

Palmleaf Indian Breadroot blooms in June, July, and August.

Where is Palmleaf Indian Breadroot native?

Palmleaf Indian Breadroot (Pediomelum digitatum) is native to CO, KS, NE, NM and 3 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Palmleaf Indian Breadroot attract?

Palmleaf Indian Breadroot draws bees and butterflies.

Is Palmleaf Indian Breadroot HOA-friendly?

Palmleaf Indian Breadroot takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Palmleaf Indian Breadroot

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Author: Pollinator Patch

Pediomelum digitatum

Last reviewed: June 2026

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

6"–24" H × 6"–12" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

CO, KS, NE, NM and 3 more states

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

Browse plants for this ecoregion

Central Oklahoma/Texas Plains Texas Blackland Prairies East Central Texas Plains South Central Plains

Pediomelum digitatum is a compact native perennial with distinctive palmate leaves and purple pea-like flowers that bloom through summer. This drought-tolerant plant forms neat clumps and requires minimal water once established, making it ideal for xeric gardens.

In an HOA neighborhood

Palmleaf Indian Breadroot 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.

Unfamiliar appearance may be seen as weedy
Dies back significantly in winter
Not widely recognized as ornamental

Wildlife value

The purple flowers attract native bees and butterflies during the summer blooming period. As a member of the legume family, it also helps fix nitrogen in the soil.

Common questions

How much sun does Palmleaf Indian Breadroot need?: Palmleaf Indian Breadroot grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Palmleaf Indian Breadroot bloom?: Palmleaf Indian Breadroot blooms in June, July, and August.
Where is Palmleaf Indian Breadroot native?: Palmleaf Indian Breadroot (Pediomelum digitatum) is native to CO, KS, NE, NM and 3 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Palmleaf Indian Breadroot attract?: Palmleaf Indian Breadroot draws bees and butterflies.
Is Palmleaf Indian Breadroot HOA-friendly?: Palmleaf Indian Breadroot 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.

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