How much sun does Trailing Ratany need?

Trailing Ratany grows best in part sun conditions.

When does Trailing Ratany bloom?

Trailing Ratany blooms in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.

Where is Trailing Ratany native?

Trailing Ratany (Krameria lanceolata) is native to AZ, CO, FL, GA and 4 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.

Is Trailing Ratany HOA-friendly?

Trailing Ratany is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Trailing Ratany

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Author: Pollinator Patch

Krameria lanceolata

Last reviewed: July 2026

Light

part sun

Water

low

Size

6"–24" H × 24"–36" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov

Native to

AZ, CO, FL, GA and 4 more states

Pollinators

bees

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Trailing Ratany is a low-growing native shrub that forms dense, spreading mats with small gray-green leaves. It produces distinctive reddish-purple flowers with silky petals from spring through fall, followed by fuzzy, bur-like seed pods. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in poor soils and requires minimal care once established.

In an HOA neighborhood

Trailing Ratany is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 2 out of 5.

Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.

Wildlife value

The long blooming period provides nectar for native bees and other pollinators from March through November. The dense, low growth habit offers shelter for small wildlife and ground-nesting insects.

Common questions

How much sun does Trailing Ratany need?: Trailing Ratany grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Trailing Ratany bloom?: Trailing Ratany blooms in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
Where is Trailing Ratany native?: Trailing Ratany (Krameria lanceolata) is native to AZ, CO, FL, GA and 4 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Trailing Ratany attract?: Trailing Ratany draws bees.
Is Trailing Ratany HOA-friendly?: Trailing Ratany 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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