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Northern Pearlwort

Sagina procumbens

Found in disturbed soils. 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 West Virginia. How scores work Is it native here?

Profile 71%

Height
2–4 inches
Light
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil moisture
Usually moist
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At a glance

Life cycle
Annual or perennial
Bloom
May to September

Not yet recorded · Spread · Leaves

Recorded in 3 West Virginia counties.

Ecological relationships

Who uses this plant?

What these records mean

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

Plant details

Family
Caryophyllaceae
Hardiness
Zones 1a–6b
Flower color
White

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

Growing sources and scope

Conservation status

West Virginia rankSNA
Global rankG5
WV statusNot verified
Federal statusNot verified

Conservation source Global and federal source

Sources