Southern Marsh Yellowcress
Rorippa teres
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
high
Size
4"–16" H × 2"–8" W
Bloom
Apr, May, Jun, Jul
Native to
AL, AR, FL, GA and 7 more states
Pollinators
bees, flies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Southern marsh yellowcress is a small annual wildflower that produces tiny yellow blooms from spring through summer. This moisture-loving plant thrives in wet areas and naturally reseeds itself each year.
In an HOA neighborhood
Southern Marsh Yellowcress 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 weedy appearance
- Dies back completely as annual
- Requires consistently wet conditions
Wildlife value
The small yellow flowers attract bees and flies during its long blooming period from April through July.
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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