Poverty Weed
Baccharis neglecta
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
72"–96" H × 48"–96" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
NM, TX
Pollinators
butterflies, moths, nectar insects
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Poverty Weed is a large native shrub that produces abundant small white flowers from summer through late fall. This drought-tolerant plant can grow quite large and has a somewhat informal appearance, making it better suited for natural landscape areas.
In an HOA neighborhood
Poverty Weed 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.
- Height exceeds typical HOA-friendly range
Wildlife value
Excellent pollinator plant that attracts butterflies, moths, and beneficial insects with its long blooming season from June through November.
Common questions
- How much sun does Poverty Weed need?
- Poverty Weed grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Poverty Weed bloom?
- Poverty Weed blooms in June, July, August, September, October, and November.
- Where is Poverty Weed native?
- Poverty Weed (Baccharis neglecta) is native to NM, TX, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Poverty Weed attract?
- Poverty Weed draws butterflies, moths, and nectar insects.
- Is Poverty Weed HOA-friendly?
- Poverty Weed 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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