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Canadian honewort

Cryptotaenia canadensis

Canadian honewort (Cryptotaenia canadensis) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 2b–13a. Blooms Jun–Sep.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: perennial
Native range: Native to 39 U.S. states, including AL, AR, CT, DC, DE, FL…
USDA hardiness: Zones 2b–13a
Mature size: —
Sun: Part shade
Water: —
Bloom: Jun–Sep
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Canadian honewort (Cryptotaenia canadensis) — *Cryptotaenia canadensis* — Canadian honewort. Photo by Fritzflohrreynolds via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Canadian honewort (Cryptotaenia canadensis) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 2b–13a. Blooms Jun–Sep.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, canadian honewort pairs naturally with: Common selfheal (Prunella vulgaris), Coon's tail (Ceratophyllum demersum), Leafy pondweed (Potamogeton foliosus), Leafy pondweed (Potamogeton foliosus ssp. foliosus).