A compact, woody perennial shrub native to Texas and northern Mexico. Produces abundant small pink tubular flowers over a long season and is well suited to hot, dry, low-water landscapes. Highly attractive to hummingbirds.

Bloom Time

Spring through fall

Deciduous / Evergreen

Semi-evergreen

Special Features

Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Deer / Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Showy Flowers

Growth Rate

Moderate

Growth Habit

Mounded – spreading shrub

Mature Size

2-3 ft tall × 2-3 ft wide

Flower Color

Pink

Foliage Color

Green

Landscape Use

Border / Bed, Desert / Xeriscape, Hedge / Screen, Pollinator / Wildlife Garden

Garden Style

Desert / Xeriscape, Hedge / Formal, Pollinator / Wildlife

Soil

Alkaline Tolerant, Sandy / Rocky, Well-Drained

Companion Plants

Angelita daisy, Blackfoot daisy, Desert marigold, Lantana, Penstemon

Toxicity

Non-toxic

Care Instructions

Light: Full sun (afternoon shade in low desert)

Water: Low to moderate; deep watering, allowing soil to dry between waterings.

Soil: Well-draining soil; tolerates alkaline and rocky desert soils.

Mature size: 2-3 ft tall, 2-3 ft wide

Bloom: Spring through fall

Evergreen / deciduous: Semi-evergreen

Growth rate: Moderate