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nipplewort

nipplewort

Lapsana communis

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 3a – Zone 10b

Nipplewort is a common wildflower with small yellow daisy-like blooms on branching stems and lobed leaves. It is drought-tolerant and often self-seeds, making it useful as a pollinator plant in informal gardens.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
fast
Size
1–3′ tall × 0.5–1.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

low
Zone 3aZone 10b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 10b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Summer

Herb

Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native Range

Europe and Western Asia

Function & Care

dynamic accumulatorediblepollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Edible Parts

leafflowerroot

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
0 years
Propagation
seed

Companion Planting

Plants well with