Devil's Bouquet
Nyctaginia capitata
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–36" H × 12"–36" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
NM, TX
Pollinators
butterflies, bees
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Devil's Bouquet is a compact native perennial that produces small white to pink flowers in rounded clusters from spring through fall. This drought-tolerant plant forms neat mounds and goes dormant in winter, returning reliably each spring.
In an HOA neighborhood
Devil's Bouquet is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
The long blooming period provides nectar for butterflies and native bees throughout most of the growing season.
Common questions
- How much sun does Devil's Bouquet need?
- Devil's Bouquet grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Devil's Bouquet bloom?
- Devil's Bouquet blooms in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
- Where is Devil's Bouquet native?
- Devil's Bouquet (Nyctaginia capitata) is native to NM, TX, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Devil's Bouquet attract?
- Devil's Bouquet draws butterflies and bees.
- Is Devil's Bouquet HOA-friendly?
- Devil's Bouquet is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
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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