Skip to content
Native Plants Anywhere

Beaked cornsalad

Valerianella radiata

Beaked cornsalad
Photo: (c) Alison Northup, some rights reserved (CC BY) · iNaturalist

About Beaked cornsalad

Beaked cornsalad is a charming little native wildflower that deserves a spot in your garden. This delicate annual brings early-season color when pollinators need it most, providing nectar and pollen for bees and butterflies. The plant has a cheerful, airy quality that brightens any garden bed, and it self-seeds readily so you get more flowers year after year without extra work. It's one of those lovely natives that looks as good in a wildflower mix as it does tucked into a border.

This easy-going annual loves sun and well-draining soil, just like most wildflowers. Plant seeds directly where you want them to grow, since they don't mind being transplanted. Water occasionally until they're established, then let them do their thing. Come spring, you'll have a modest but cheerful display that supports your local wildlife. It's a perfect plant for gardeners who want beauty without fuss.

Native to 31 states