How much sun does Squareflower need?

Squareflower grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Squareflower bloom?

Squareflower blooms in March, April, May, June, July, and August.

Where is Squareflower native?

Squareflower (Paronychia erecta) is native to AL, FL, LA, MS, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

Is Squareflower HOA-friendly?

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

Squareflower

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Paronychia erecta

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

Squareflower (Paronychia erecta) 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

full sun

Water

low

Size

4"–12" H × 2"–6" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

AL, FL, LA, MS

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Southeastern Plains Southern Coastal Plain

Squareflower is a low-growing native groundcover that forms small, compact mounds with tiny green leaves and clusters of small white flowers. This drought-tolerant plant blooms for an extended period from spring through summer, making it useful for filling in bare spots in sunny areas.

In an HOA neighborhood

Squareflower 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.

Very small stature may appear weedy or unkempt
Tiny flowers and foliage lack visual impact for formal landscapes
May be mistaken for a weed by HOA reviewers

Wildlife value

While specific pollinator data is limited, the small flowers likely attract small native bees and beneficial insects during its long blooming period.

Common questions

How much sun does Squareflower need?: Squareflower grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Squareflower bloom?: Squareflower blooms in March, April, May, June, July, and August.
Where is Squareflower native?: Squareflower (Paronychia erecta) is native to AL, FL, LA, MS, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
Is Squareflower HOA-friendly?: Squareflower 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 vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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