How much sun does Seaside Brookweed need?

Seaside Brookweed grows best in part shade conditions.

When does Seaside Brookweed bloom?

Seaside Brookweed blooms in June, July, and August.

Where is Seaside Brookweed native?

Seaside Brookweed (Samolus parviflorus) is native to AL, AR, AZ, CA and 35 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Seaside Brookweed attract?

Seaside Brookweed draws bees and flies.

Is Seaside Brookweed HOA-friendly?

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

Seaside Brookweed

Name: Pollinator Patch
Author: Pollinator Patch

Samolus parviflorus

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

Seaside Brookweed (Samolus parviflorus) 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

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

Before you buy

Your city may pay you to plant this

Cities and water utilities offer rebates for replacing lawn with native and water-wise plants. We track 445 programs across 44 states, each with a link to the provider and the date we last checked it.

Find rebates in your area

Browse plants for this ecoregion

Central California Foothills and Coastal Mountains Central California Valley Southern California Mountains Central Basin and Range Mojave Basin and Range North American Deserts Arizona/New Mexico Mountains Chihuahuan Deserts High Plains Southwestern Tablelands Central Great Plains Cross Timbers Edwards Plateau Southern Texas Plains Texas Blackland Prairies East Central Texas Plains Western Gulf Coastal Plain South Central Plains Eastern Temperate Forests Ozark Highlands Piedmont Central Corn Belt Plains Eastern Corn Belt Plains Southern Michigan/Northern Indiana Drift Plains Huron/Erie Lake Plains Northeastern Coastal Zone Erie Drift Plain Middle Atlantic Coastal Plain Northern Piedmont Southeastern Plains Ridge and Valley Western Allegheny Plateau Interior Plateau Interior River Valleys and Hills Mississippi Alluvial Plain Mississippi Valley Loess Plains Southern Coastal Plain Southern Florida Coastal Plain Madrean Archipelago Sonoran Basin and Range Acadian Plains and Hills Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens Southern California/Northern Baja Coast

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.

Common questions

How much sun does Seaside Brookweed need?: Seaside Brookweed grows best in part shade conditions.
When does Seaside Brookweed bloom?: Seaside Brookweed blooms in June, July, and August.
Where is Seaside Brookweed native?: Seaside Brookweed (Samolus parviflorus) is native to AL, AR, AZ, CA and 35 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Seaside Brookweed attract?: Seaside Brookweed draws bees and flies.
Is Seaside Brookweed HOA-friendly?: Seaside Brookweed 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 World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

Ready to grow Seaside Brookweed? Add it to your garden in Pollinator Patch to track it and get season-by-season care guidance.

Add this plant to your garden

iPhone app Android app

Not sure where to start? Take the 2-minute yard quiz