Ram's Horn
Proboscidea louisianica
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–48" H × 12"–36" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
CA, CO, FL, GA and 18 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Ram's horn is an unusual annual wildflower that produces distinctive curved seed pods resembling a ram's horns. The plant bears trumpet-shaped flowers in summer followed by the characteristic ornamental pods that are prized for dried arrangements.
In an HOA neighborhood
Ram's Horn takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: moderate. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Unusual appearance may seem out of place
- Can look sprawling and unkempt
Wildlife value
The flowers attract bees and butterflies during the summer blooming period. As an annual, it provides seasonal nectar resources for pollinators.
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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