Acmella repens (Creeping Spotflower or Oppositeleaf Spotflower) is a low-growing native perennial that forms a dense carpet of bright green foliage accented by cheerful golden-yellow blooms. Found naturally in wetlands, pond margins, and moist prairies, its flexible stems rise and fall with changing water levels, making it an excellent choice for rain gardens and aquatic edges. Blooming from summer into fall, the nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, while seeds provide food for birds and small mammals. With its spreading habit, erosion-control benefits, and ability to tolerate occasional flooding, Creeping Spotflower brings both beauty and ecological value to wetland landscapes.

Scientific Name: Acmella repens

Origin: Texas and the Southeastern United States

Native Habitat: Wetlands, pond edges, marshes, floodplains, moist ditches, and disturbed wet areas

Height: 0.75–1 ft

Spread: 0.5–1 ft (spreads by creeping stems and rooting nodes)

Light: Full Sun to Part Shade

Water: Moist to Wet

USDA Zones: 8–11

Bloom: July to November