Mexican Trixis
Trixis inula
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
24"–72" H × 24"–72" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
TX
Pollinators
butterflies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Mexican Trixis is a drought-tolerant native shrub that produces bright yellow daisy-like flowers almost year-round. This semi-evergreen perennial forms a rounded bush that requires minimal water once established. Its long blooming season and low maintenance needs make it valuable for water-wise landscapes.
In an HOA neighborhood
Mexican Trixis 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 extended flowering period from March through November provides consistent nectar sources for butterflies throughout most of the growing season.
Common questions
- How much sun does Mexican Trixis need?
- Mexican Trixis grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Mexican Trixis bloom?
- Mexican Trixis blooms in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
- Where is Mexican Trixis native?
- Mexican Trixis (Trixis inula) is native to TX, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Mexican Trixis attract?
- Mexican Trixis draws butterflies.
- Is Mexican Trixis HOA-friendly?
- Mexican Trixis 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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