Dwarf Screwbean
Prosopis reptans var. cinerascens
Last reviewed: June 2026
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
Browse plants for this ecoregion
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 the USDA PLANTS Database 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 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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