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Old World Diamond-flower

Oldenlandia corymbosa

Found in moist lawns, gardens. Weakley, Flora of the Southeastern United States (2025), Northern Tier edition What its natural habitat tells you

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Not native

Not native to Virginia. How scores work Is it native here?

Profile 71%

Height
Up to about 1 foot
Light
Partial shade, Full sun
Soil moisture
Dry to moist
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  • Early Saxifrage
    Micranthes virginiensis

    Sun: Partial shade. Soil: Somewhat dry to moist. Flowers: White.

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    Sun: Partial shade. Soil: Moist to standing water. Flowers: White.

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At a glance

Life cycle
Annual or perennial
Bloom
July to October

Not yet recorded · Spread · Leaves

Recorded in 1 Virginia county.

Natural habitats

Places it grows wild. Not a planting requirement. Each habitat page lists the plants and wildlife also found there.

Roadsides, fields and disturbed ground

Ground opened by people: roadsides, old fields, pastures, fencerows and lots.

All habitats

Ecological relationships

Who uses this plant?

What these records mean

—CaterpillarsGenus host records with ranges including VA
—BeesSoutheastern regional records
—Specialist beesPollen specialists
—BirdsRecorded genus food-resource interactions; not a state feeding claim
Growing and identification

Plant details

Family
Rubiaceae
Flower color
White

Safety has not been reviewed for this plant; check toxicity and thorns before planting.

Growing sources and scope
Also known as

Old World Diamond flower

Conservation status

Virginia rankNot available
Global rankGNR
VA statusNot verified
Federal statusNot verified

Conservation source Global and federal source

Sources