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Creeping nailwort

Paronychia sessiliflora

Creeping nailwort (Paronychia sessiliflora) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 2a–10b. Mature size 1"–10". Blooms Jun–Aug.

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Family
—
Group
perennial
Native range
Native to 12 U.S. states, including AZ, CO, MT, ND, NE, NM…
USDA hardiness
Zones 2a–10b
Mature size
1"–10"
Sun
—
Water
—
Bloom
Jun–Aug
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
Creeping nailwort (Paronychia sessiliflora)
Paronychia sessiliflora — Creeping nailwort. Photo via iNaturalist — no rights reserved.

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Creeping nailwort (Paronychia sessiliflora) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 2a–10b. Mature size 1"–10". Blooms Jun–Aug.

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, creeping nailwort pairs naturally with: Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina), Sneezeweed (Helenium autumnale), Wild Strawberry (Fragaria virginiana).

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