Dwarf Screwbean
Prosopis reptans var. cinerascens
Last reviewed: October 2026
Toxicity unknown
Dwarf Screwbean (Prosopis reptans var. cinerascens) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
6"–18" H × 6"–18" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
TX
Pollinators
nectar insects
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Dwarf Screwbean is a compact, low-growing native shrub that stays well under 2 feet tall and wide. It produces small fragrant flowers from spring through summer and maintains its silvery-green foliage year-round. This drought-tolerant plant requires minimal water once established and thrives in full sun conditions.
In an HOA neighborhood
Dwarf Screwbean is an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement. Maintenance level: moderate. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: foundation, mid zone.
- Requires annual shaping to stay compact
Wildlife value
The extended bloom period from March through August provides nectar for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Its low, dense growth habit can also provide shelter for small wildlife.
Common questions
- How much sun does Dwarf Screwbean need?
- Dwarf Screwbean grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Dwarf Screwbean bloom?
- Dwarf Screwbean blooms in March, April, May, June, July, and August.
- Where is Dwarf Screwbean native?
- Dwarf Screwbean (Prosopis reptans var. cinerascens) is native to TX, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Dwarf Screwbean attract?
- Dwarf Screwbean draws nectar insects.
- Is Dwarf Screwbean HOA-friendly?
- Dwarf Screwbean is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with moderate maintenance.
Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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