Dermatophyllum secundiflorum (Texas Mountain Laurel)
$ 53.98
Synonym: Sophora secundiflora.
Texas Mountain Laurel is a Texas native evergreen with gorgeous, fragrant, wisteria-like blooms in the spring. In favorable conditions, it grows to be a large shrub or a small tree. Poor drainage, fertilization or overwatering may result in rapid growth which in turn will create weak branches that are unable to support themselves.
Genista caterpillars might present a problem when the plant is young. Once more mature and established they usually cause just cosmetic damage, unless the plant is already stressed by other factors. Texas Mountain Laurel is otherwise a low-maintenance plant that is not bothered by heat or drought.
AT A GLANCE
| Texas native | Yes |
| Water use | Low, medium |
| Sun exposure | Full sun to part shade |
| Bloom color | Purple |
| Bloom time | Spring |
| Mature height | 6-15 ft |
| Evergreen | Yes |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Host plant | Genista broom moth |
| Deer resistant | Yes |
| Poisonous | Seeds |
DISTRIBUTION MAPS
 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) |
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