Dermatophyllum secundiflorum (Texas Mountain Laurel)

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Synonym: Sophora secundiflora.

Texas Mountain Laurel is one of the most beloved and requested Texas native shrubs. And for good reason. It thrives in the challenging conditions that Texas throws at it. Its rich grape Kool-Aid fragrance is intoxicating and unique. But there's more. It's drought tolerant and deer resistant, and with age, it has an interesting multi-trunk growth habit. It provides seeds in its pods for a child-resistant ornamental effect, though they are poisonous.

AT A GLANCE

Texas native Yes
Water use Low
Sun exposure Full sun to part sun
Bloom color Purple
Bloom time Spring
Mature height 8-12 ft
Mature spread 8-12 ft
Attracts Butterflies, bees
Deer resistant Yes
Notes Fragrant. Poisonous seeds.

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Present in state
Present in county and native
Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state
Not present in state
Present and rare, native in county
Previously present, now extinct
Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color)