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Seaside Brookweed

Samolus parviflorus

Last reviewed: June 2026

Seaside Brookweed (Samolus parviflorus)
Photo: Daderot / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

Light

part shade

Water

high

Size

4"–12" H × 4"–8" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

AL, AR, AZ, CA and 35 more states

Pollinators

bees, flies

Browse plants for this ecoregion

Central California ValleyCentral California Foothills and Coastal MountainsSouthern California/Northern Baja CoastCentral Basin and RangeMojave Basin and RangeChihuahuan DesertsCentral Oklahoma/Texas PlainsEdwards PlateauSouthern Texas PlainsTexas Blackland PrairiesEast Central Texas PlainsWestern Gulf Coastal PlainSouth Central PlainsSonoran Basin and Range

Samolus parviflorus is a small native perennial that forms neat, low mounds of green foliage. It produces delicate white flowers from June through August and thrives in moist, partially shaded locations.

In an HOA neighborhood

Seaside Brookweed takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: high. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Works well in: backyard only.

  • Requires consistently high moisture which can be challenging to maintain
  • Uncommon plant that HOAs may not recognize as intentional landscaping
  • May go dormant or decline if water needs aren't met

Wildlife value

This plant attracts bees and flies during its summer blooming period. Its compact size makes it a good nectar source for smaller 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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