Piedmont False Pimpernel
Lindernia monticola
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
2"–8" H × 1"–4" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AL, FL, GA, NC and 1 more states
Piedmont false pimpernel is a small, low-growing native annual that forms tiny mats close to the ground. This diminutive wildflower produces small blooms from summer through early fall and naturally reseeds in suitable conditions.
In an HOA neighborhood
Piedmont False Pimpernel 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.
- Extremely small size makes it appear weedy or insignificant
- Annual lifecycle means gaps and bare spots
- Low profile easily mistaken for lawn weeds
Wildlife value
As a small native forb, it likely provides some benefit to small pollinators and beneficial insects, though specific pollinator data is limited.
Common questions
- How much sun does Piedmont False Pimpernel need?
- Piedmont False Pimpernel grows best in part sun conditions.
- When does Piedmont False Pimpernel bloom?
- Piedmont False Pimpernel blooms in June, July, August, and September.
- Where is Piedmont False Pimpernel native?
- Piedmont False Pimpernel (Lindernia monticola) is native to AL, FL, GA, NC and 1 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- Is Piedmont False Pimpernel HOA-friendly?
- Piedmont False Pimpernel 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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