How much sun does Rough False Pennyroyal need?

Rough False Pennyroyal grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Rough False Pennyroyal bloom?

Rough False Pennyroyal blooms in June, July, and August.

Where is Rough False Pennyroyal native?

Rough False Pennyroyal (Hedeoma hispida) is native to AL, AR, CO, CT and 26 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Rough False Pennyroyal attract?

Rough False Pennyroyal draws bees and wasps.

Is Rough False Pennyroyal HOA-friendly?

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

Rough False Pennyroyal

Name: Pollinator Patch
Author: Pollinator Patch

Hedeoma hispida

Last reviewed: June 2026

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

4"–16" H × 4"–12" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

AL, AR, CO, CT and 26 more states

Pollinators

bees, wasps

Browse plants for this ecoregion

Central Oklahoma/Texas Plains Edwards Plateau Texas Blackland Prairies East Central Texas Plains Western Gulf Coastal Plain South Central Plains

Rough false pennyroyal is a small, aromatic annual herb that forms low, spreading mats in sunny locations. It produces tiny white or pale purple flowers from June through August and thrives in dry conditions with minimal care.

In an HOA neighborhood

Rough False Pennyroyal 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.

Very small size makes it appear weedy
Annual nature means gaps in coverage
Informal wild appearance doesn't suit maintained landscapes

Wildlife value

The small flowers attract native bees and beneficial wasps during the summer months. As an annual, it provides seasonal nectar resources for smaller pollinators.

Common questions

How much sun does Rough False Pennyroyal need?: Rough False Pennyroyal grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Rough False Pennyroyal bloom?: Rough False Pennyroyal blooms in June, July, and August.
Where is Rough False Pennyroyal native?: Rough False Pennyroyal (Hedeoma hispida) is native to AL, AR, CO, CT and 26 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Rough False Pennyroyal attract?: Rough False Pennyroyal draws bees and wasps.
Is Rough False Pennyroyal HOA-friendly?: Rough False Pennyroyal 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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