Tenangle Pipewort
Eriocaulon decangulare
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
high
Size
4"–12" H × 2"–6" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AL, AR, DE, FL and 11 more states
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Tenangle pipewort is a small wetland perennial that forms compact clumps of narrow, grass-like leaves. It produces distinctive white, button-like flower heads on slender stems from July through September. This plant requires consistently moist to wet soil conditions and thrives in bog gardens or rain gardens.
In an HOA neighborhood
Tenangle Pipewort takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: high. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Requires wet soil conditions difficult to maintain in typical landscapes
- Very small size and grass-like appearance can look weedy
- Specialized wetland plant appears out of place in conventional gardens
Wildlife value
While specific pollinator data is limited, the small white flowers likely attract tiny flies and other minor pollinators during the summer blooming period.
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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