How much sun does Guayacan need?

Guayacan grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Guayacan bloom?

Guayacan blooms in March, April, May, June, July, and August.

Where is Guayacan native?

Guayacan (Guaiacum angustifolium) is native to TX, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Guayacan attract?

Guayacan draws butterflies, bees, and nectar insects.

Is Guayacan HOA-friendly?

Guayacan takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Guayacan

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Guaiacum angustifolium

Last reviewed: June 2026

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

96"–120" H × 180"–240" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

Pollinators

butterflies, bees, nectar insects

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Guayacan is a dense, spreading evergreen shrub that produces masses of bright purple flowers for much of the growing season. This native Texas plant has small, silvery-green leaves and develops into a broad, mounded form that can spread wider than it is tall.

In an HOA neighborhood

Guayacan 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 abundant purple blooms attract butterflies, bees, and other nectar-feeding insects throughout its long flowering period from spring through summer.

Common questions

How much sun does Guayacan need?: Guayacan grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Guayacan bloom?: Guayacan blooms in March, April, May, June, July, and August.
Where is Guayacan native?: Guayacan (Guaiacum angustifolium) is native to TX, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Guayacan attract?: Guayacan draws butterflies, bees, and nectar insects.
Is Guayacan HOA-friendly?: Guayacan 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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