When does Triantha glutinosa bloom?

Sticky Tofieldia blooms from June through August, producing small white flowers arranged in dense spikes.

What pollinators visit Triantha glutinosa?

Bees and beetles are the primary pollinators of Sticky Tofieldia, attracted to its small white flowers during summer months.

Where is Triantha glutinosa native?

Sticky Tofieldia is native to multiple states including Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, and West Virginia.

What growing conditions does Triantha glutinosa prefer?

Sticky Tofieldia grows best in medium to high moisture conditions with partial sun to partial shade, typically found in wetland and bog environments.

Is Sticky Tofieldia HOA-friendly?

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

Sticky Tofieldia

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Triantha glutinosa

Last reviewed: June 2026

Sticky Tofieldia (Triantha glutinosa) is a native perennial forb blooming white flowers from June through August across northern and eastern states. This carnivorous plant attracts bees and beetles in wetland habitats.

Light

part sun

Water

medium

Size

4"–12" H × 2"–6" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

IL, IN, ME, MI and 13 more states

Pollinators

bees, beetles

Browse plants for this ecoregion

Coast Range

Sticky tofieldia is a small native perennial that forms tight clumps of narrow, grass-like leaves. It produces delicate spikes of tiny white flowers from June through August, creating a refined appearance in partly sunny locations.

Growing Sticky Tofieldia

Grow Sticky Tofieldia in part sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 4 to 12 inches tall and spread 2 to 6 inches wide. Expect high maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.

In an HOA neighborhood

Sticky Tofieldia 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.

Extremely uncommon and may appear as unidentified weed
Very small size makes it nearly invisible in landscape
Specialized growing requirements difficult to maintain

Wildlife value

This plant supports native bees and beetles during its summer bloom period. Its small flowers provide nectar for smaller pollinators that might be overlooked by larger blooms.

Common questions

When does Triantha glutinosa bloom?: Sticky Tofieldia blooms from June through August, producing small white flowers arranged in dense spikes.
What pollinators visit Triantha glutinosa?: Bees and beetles are the primary pollinators of Sticky Tofieldia, attracted to its small white flowers during summer months.
Where is Triantha glutinosa native?: Sticky Tofieldia is native to multiple states including Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, and West Virginia.
What growing conditions does Triantha glutinosa prefer?: Sticky Tofieldia grows best in medium to high moisture conditions with partial sun to partial shade, typically found in wetland and bog environments.
Is Sticky Tofieldia HOA-friendly?: Sticky Tofieldia 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 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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