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Heart's Delight

Abronia ameliae

Last reviewed: October 2026

Heart's Delight (Abronia ameliae)
Photo: (c) Eric Knight, some rights reserved (CC BY)

Toxicity unknown

Heart's Delight (Abronia ameliae) 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

medium

Size

12"–18" H × 6"–12" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May

Native to

TX

Pollinators

butterflies, moths, nectar insects

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Western Gulf Coastal Plain

Heart's Delight is a low-growing native wildflower that produces clusters of small, fragrant blooms in spring. This compact perennial forms neat mounds and goes dormant in summer, returning reliably each year with minimal care.

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In an HOA neighborhood

Heart's Delight is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 2 out of 5.

Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.

Wildlife value

The nectar-rich flowers attract butterflies, moths, and other beneficial insects during the spring blooming period.

Common questions

How much sun does Heart's Delight need?
Heart's Delight grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Heart's Delight bloom?
Heart's Delight blooms in March, April, and May.
Where is Heart's Delight native?
Heart's Delight (Abronia ameliae) is native to TX, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Heart's Delight attract?
Heart's Delight draws butterflies, moths, and nectar insects.
Is Heart's Delight HOA-friendly?
Heart's Delight is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low 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.

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