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Heimia salicifolia (Shrubby yellowcrest)
Marcus, Joseph A.

Heimia salicifolia (Kunth) Link

Shrubby yellowcrest

Lythraceae (Loosestrife Family)

USDA Symbol: HESA

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Shrub
Size Notes: 4-8 feet tall.
Fruit:
Size Class: 6-12 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct

Distribution

USA: TX
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Moist
Conditions Comments: Hardy shrub with attractive clusters of golden yellow flowers, green foliage, and decorative bright red stems. Best grown in sheltered sunny borders. Hardy down to -10C if given a dry mulch in winter. Native range in U.S. is limited to moister areas in far south Texas brushlands.

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Heimia salicifolia in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Heimia salicifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Heimia salicifolia

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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