How much sun does Single Delight need?

Single Delight grows best in shade conditions.

When does Single Delight bloom?

Single Delight blooms in June, July, and August.

Where is Single Delight native?

Single Delight (Moneses uniflora) is native to AZ, CA, CO, CT and 19 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Single Delight attract?

Single Delight draws bees and beetles.

Is Single Delight HOA-friendly?

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

Single Delight

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Author: Pollinator Patch

Moneses uniflora

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

Single Delight (Moneses uniflora) 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

shade

Water

medium

Size

2"–6" H × 2"–6" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

AZ, CA, CO, CT and 19 more states

Pollinators

bees, beetles

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Single delight is a tiny woodland perennial that forms small colonies in shaded areas. This delicate plant produces a single white flower on each stem during summer months and maintains small evergreen leaves year-round.

In an HOA neighborhood

Single Delight 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.

Extremely small size makes it nearly invisible in landscaping
Woodland appearance looks too wild for formal settings
Requires specific shade conditions that limit placement options

Wildlife value

The small white flowers attract native bees and beetles during the summer blooming period. Its compact size limits its overall wildlife impact compared to larger native plants.

Common questions

How much sun does Single Delight need?: Single Delight grows best in shade conditions.
When does Single Delight bloom?: Single Delight blooms in June, July, and August.
Where is Single Delight native?: Single Delight (Moneses uniflora) is native to AZ, CA, CO, CT and 19 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Single Delight attract?: Single Delight draws bees and beetles.
Is Single Delight HOA-friendly?: Single Delight 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.

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