Showy Menodora
(Menodora longiflora)
Showy Menodora (Menodora longiflora)
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Photo by: Michelle W. | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Michelle W. | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2021-07-19T04:53:12-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Menodora longiflora, commonly known as Showy Menodora, is a deciduous perennial subshrub or herb native to arid regions, including desert grasslands and scrublands in Northeast Mexico, New Mexico, and Texas. It typically grows to a height and width of 0.5-2 feet (0.2-0.6 meters), forming a compact mound of slender, branching stems. The plant is adorned with narrow, linear leaves and produces vibrant yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers from late spring through fall, which are particularly showy and attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Showy Menodora is valued for its drought tolerance and long blooming period, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping, rock gardens, and borders in dry climates. It thrives in full sun to part shade and requires minimal water once established, preferring well-drained soils. While it is not commonly found in cultivation, its low maintenance and attractive blooms make it a potential candidate for native plant enthusiasts.CC BY-SA 4.0
Showy Menodora is valued for its drought tolerance and long blooming period, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping, rock gardens, and borders in dry climates. It thrives in full sun to part shade and requires minimal water once established, preferring well-drained soils. While it is not commonly found in cultivation, its low maintenance and attractive blooms make it a potential candidate for native plant enthusiasts.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Subshrub, Herb
- Height: 0.5-1.5 feet
- Width: 0.5-1.5 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Low
- Drainage: Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Low Maintenance, Rock Garden
Natural Habitat
Native to arid regions, including desert grasslands and scrublands in Northeast Mexico, New Mexico, and Texas
Other Names
Common Names:
Scientific Names: , Menodora longiflora, Menodora pubens, Menodora hispida, Menodoropsis longiflora,
GBIF Accepted Name: Menodora longiflora Engelm. ex A.Gray