Spotted Pipsissewa
Chimaphila maculata
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part shade
Water
medium
Size
4"–10" H × 4"–8" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AL, AZ, CT, DE and 22 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Spotted pipsissewa is a low-growing evergreen groundcover with distinctive white-veined leaves and small white to pink flowers. This woodland native forms neat colonies under 10 inches tall, making it excellent for shaded areas where grass struggles. The waxy leaves provide year-round interest while summer blooms add delicate color.
In an HOA neighborhood
Spotted Pipsissewa is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, mid zone.
Wildlife value
Summer flowers attract native bees and beetles during the bloom period from June through August.
Common questions
- How much sun does Spotted Pipsissewa need?
- Spotted Pipsissewa grows best in part shade conditions.
- When does Spotted Pipsissewa bloom?
- Spotted Pipsissewa blooms in June, July, and August.
- Where is Spotted Pipsissewa native?
- Spotted Pipsissewa (Chimaphila maculata) is native to AL, AZ, CT, DE and 22 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Spotted Pipsissewa attract?
- Spotted Pipsissewa draws bees and beetles.
- Is Spotted Pipsissewa HOA-friendly?
- Spotted Pipsissewa is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
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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