How much sun does Pink Thoroughwort need?

Pink Thoroughwort grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Pink Thoroughwort bloom?

Pink Thoroughwort blooms in July, August, and September.

Where is Pink Thoroughwort native?

Pink Thoroughwort (Fleischmannia incarnata) is native to AL, AR, FL, GA and 14 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Pink Thoroughwort attract?

Pink Thoroughwort draws bees and butterflies.

Is Pink Thoroughwort HOA-friendly?

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

Pink Thoroughwort

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Fleischmannia incarnata

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

Pink Thoroughwort (Fleischmannia incarnata) 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

medium

Size

12"–36" H × 6"–18" W

Bloom

Jul, Aug, Sep

Native to

AL, AR, FL, GA and 14 more states

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

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Fleischmannia incarnata is a native perennial wildflower that produces clusters of small white to pale pink flowers from July through September. This compact plant forms neat clumps and works well in naturalized areas or mixed perennial borders.

In an HOA neighborhood

Pink Thoroughwort 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.

Appears weedy and informal even when blooming
Dies back completely in winter leaving bare spots
Small flowers may be perceived as insignificant

Wildlife value

The flowers attract various bees and butterflies during the late summer blooming period. Seeds may also provide food for small birds in fall.

Common questions

How much sun does Pink Thoroughwort need?: Pink Thoroughwort grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Pink Thoroughwort bloom?: Pink Thoroughwort blooms in July, August, and September.
Where is Pink Thoroughwort native?: Pink Thoroughwort (Fleischmannia incarnata) is native to AL, AR, FL, GA and 14 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Pink Thoroughwort attract?: Pink Thoroughwort draws bees and butterflies.
Is Pink Thoroughwort HOA-friendly?: Pink Thoroughwort 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 World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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