White Twinheads
Eclipta alba
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part shade
Water
medium
Size
12"–24" H × 8"–16" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
WI
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
White twinheads is a low-growing annual wildflower with small white daisy-like blooms from summer through early fall. This compact native plant thrives in partial shade with moderate water needs and attracts various pollinators during its blooming period.
In an HOA neighborhood
White Twinheads 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.
- Has a weedy, informal appearance that resembles lawn weeds
- Annual nature means gaps and bare spots as plants die back
- Low growth habit may look unkempt in formal landscapes
Wildlife value
Supports bees, butterflies, and beetles with its summer-to-fall blooms. The small flowers provide nectar for a variety of beneficial insects.
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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