How much sun does Pitted stripeseed need?

Pitted stripeseed grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Pitted stripeseed bloom?

Pitted stripeseed blooms in April, May, June, July, August, and September.

Where is Pitted stripeseed native?

Pitted stripeseed (Piriqueta cistoides) is native to AL, FL, GA, SC, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What butterflies or moths does Pitted stripeseed host?

Pitted stripeseed is a larval host plant for Mexican fritillary.

Pitted stripeseed

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Piriqueta cistoides

Last reviewed: September 2026

Pitted stripeseed (Piriqueta cistoides) is a perennial forb native to AL, FL, GA, SC. It blooms in April, May, June, July, August, and September. The flowers draw bees.

Toxicity unknown

Pitted stripeseed (Piriqueta cistoides) 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

8"–24" H × 8"–12" W

Bloom

Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Native to

AL, FL, GA, SC

Pollinators

bees

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A low, spreading perennial with narrow hairy leaves and cheerful yellow five-petaled flowers produced over a long season, common in sandy pine scrub.

Growing Pitted stripeseed

Grow Pitted stripeseed in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 8 to 24 inches tall and spread 8 to 12 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Host plant for Mexican fritillary.

An important larval host plant for the Mexican fritillary butterfly within its native range.

Common questions

How much sun does Pitted stripeseed need?: Pitted stripeseed grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Pitted stripeseed bloom?: Pitted stripeseed blooms in April, May, June, July, August, and September.
Where is Pitted stripeseed native?: Pitted stripeseed (Piriqueta cistoides) is native to AL, FL, GA, SC, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What butterflies or moths does Pitted stripeseed host?: Pitted stripeseed is a larval host plant for Mexican fritillary.

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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