Yellow Hatpins
Syngonanthus flavidulus
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
4"–12" H × 2"–6" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AL, FL, GA, NC and 1 more states
Yellow hatpins is a small annual wildflower that produces distinctive golden-yellow globe-shaped flower heads on slender stems. The compact plant forms neat clumps and blooms throughout the summer and fall months. It thrives in full sun conditions with moderate water requirements.
In an HOA neighborhood
Yellow Hatpins takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: moderate. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Very small size may appear sparse in formal settings
- Annual nature requires replanting each year
- Unfamiliar wildflower appearance may seem weedy to HOAs
Wildlife value
While specific pollinator data is limited, the small globe flowers likely attract native bees and other small pollinators during its extended blooming period from June through September.
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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