Hachinal
Heimia salicifolia
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
24"–60" H × 24"–36" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
TX
Pollinators
butterflies, bees
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Hachinal is a native Texas shrub that produces small yellow flowers continuously from spring through fall. This drought-tolerant plant forms a compact, rounded shape and loses its leaves in winter, revealing an attractive branching structure.
In an HOA neighborhood
Hachinal 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.
- Insufficient data for HOA assessment
Wildlife value
The extended blooming period provides nectar for butterflies and bees throughout most of the growing season. Its long flowering window makes it particularly valuable for supporting pollinators during hot summer months when many other plants stop blooming.
Common questions
- How much sun does Hachinal need?
- Hachinal grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Hachinal bloom?
- Hachinal blooms in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
- Where is Hachinal native?
- Hachinal (Heimia salicifolia) is native to TX, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Hachinal attract?
- Hachinal draws butterflies and bees.
- Is Hachinal HOA-friendly?
- Hachinal 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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