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Texas mountain laurel

Texas mountain laurel

Dermatophyllum secundiflorum

shrub☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 7aZone 10b

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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
Upright
Growth Rate
slow
Size
6–12′ tall × 4–8′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Fabaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Texas and Mexico

Native to: Texas

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Spring

Companion Planting

Plants well with