Bushy Lipia
Lippia alba
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
low
Size
60"–72" H × 24"–36" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
FL, TX
Pollinators
butterflies, hummingbirds
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Bushy Lippia is a drought-tolerant native shrub that produces small clusters of white or pale flowers for most of the growing season. This low-maintenance plant stays semi-evergreen in mild winters and requires minimal water once established.
In an HOA neighborhood
Bushy Lipia takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Height exceeds typical HOA-friendly range
Wildlife value
The long blooming period attracts butterflies and hummingbirds from spring through fall. Its nectar-rich flowers provide consistent food sources for pollinators during hot summer months.
Common questions
- How much sun does Bushy Lipia need?
- Bushy Lipia grows best in part sun conditions.
- When does Bushy Lipia bloom?
- Bushy Lipia blooms in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
- Where is Bushy Lipia native?
- Bushy Lipia (Lippia alba) is native to FL, TX, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Bushy Lipia attract?
- Bushy Lipia draws butterflies and hummingbirds.
- Is Bushy Lipia HOA-friendly?
- Bushy Lipia takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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