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Hachinal

Heimia salicifolia

Last reviewed: June 2026

Hachinal (Heimia salicifolia)
Photo: John Lindley (1799-1865) / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

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

Before you buy

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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.

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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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