A compact, woody shrub native to Texas and northern Mexico (Chihuahuan Desert region). Produces abundant tubular flowers from spring through fall and is highly attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. Drought tolerant once established.

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

Red / pink / coral / or white depending on cultivar

Foliage Color

Medium green

Landscape Use

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

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

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 rocky, sandy, and alkaline desert soils.

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

Bloom: Spring through fall

Evergreen / deciduous: Semi-evergreen

Growth rate: Moderate