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 USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.

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

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Author: Pollinator Patch

Samolus parviflorus

Last reviewed: June 2026

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 Valley Central California Foothills and Coastal Mountains Southern California Mountains Central Basin and Range Mojave Basin and Range Chihuahuan Deserts Central Oklahoma/Texas Plains Edwards Plateau Southern Texas Plains Texas Blackland Prairies East Central Texas Plains Western Gulf Coastal Plain South Central Plains Sonoran 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.

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 USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
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 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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