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Texas mountain laurel
Dermatophyllum secundiflorum
shrub☀️ full sun💧 low water
A Texas native shrub prized for its fragrant, showy purple-blue flowers that appear in spring before the leaves emerge. Extremely drought-tolerant and low-maintenance once established, making it ideal for xeriscaping.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 7a to Zone 10bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Spring
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Texas and Mexico
Native to: Texas
Function & Care
nitrogen fixerpollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation