How much sun does Tarflower need?

Tarflower grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Tarflower bloom?

Tarflower blooms in June, July, August, and September.

Where is Tarflower native?

Tarflower (Bejaria racemosa) is native to AL, FL, GA, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Tarflower attract?

Tarflower draws bees and butterflies.

Tarflower

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Bejaria racemosa

Last reviewed: November 2026

Tarflower (Bejaria racemosa) is a perennial shrub native to AL, FL, GA. It blooms in June, July, August, and September. The flowers draw bees and butterflies.

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Toxicity unknown

Tarflower (Bejaria racemosa) 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

24"–72" H × 24"–48" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Native to

AL, FL, GA

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

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An open, airy evergreen shrub called tarflower, with narrow leaves and showy white to pink sticky flowers held above the foliage through summer. Native to dry pine scrub.

Growing Tarflower

Grow Tarflower in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 24 to 72 inches tall and spread 24 to 48 inches wide.

Wildlife value

The sticky, fragrant summer flowers are a favored nectar source for bees and butterflies in pine scrub habitat.

Common questions

How much sun does Tarflower need?: Tarflower grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Tarflower bloom?: Tarflower blooms in June, July, August, and September.
Where is Tarflower native?: Tarflower (Bejaria racemosa) is native to AL, FL, GA, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Tarflower attract?: Tarflower draws bees and butterflies.

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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