species 2,164 observations

False Ironwort

Hyptis capitata

Field notes

Supports All

5 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Perilla Leaf Moth, Golden Looper Moth 2
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Gray Lawn Leafhopper, Calycomyza hyptidis 2
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Toltec Scoliid Wasp 1

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Plant type: Annual Perennial Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS.