Lygodesmia texana
Texas Skeleton Plant is a remarkable native perennial featuring slender, rush-like green stems that appear virtually leafless—an adaptation to minimize surface water loss in intense sun. Topped by large, delicate lavender-pink flower heads, it flourishes on dry limestone bluffs, providing nectar for specialized solitary bees.
Height: 1-3 ft.
Spread: 2-5 ft.
Foliage: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Moderate
Water Need: Low
Sun Need: Part Sun, Full Sun
Substrate / Soil: Limestone, Loam, Gravelly
Bloom Season: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
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