How much sun does Necklacepod need?

Necklacepod grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Necklacepod bloom?

Necklacepod blooms in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.

Where is Necklacepod native?

Necklacepod (Sophora tomentosa) is native to FL, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Necklacepod attract?

Necklacepod draws butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.

Is Necklacepod HOA-friendly?

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

Necklacepod

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Author: Pollinator Patch

Sophora tomentosa

Last reviewed: July 2026

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

48"–120" H × 48"–60" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov

Native to

Pollinators

butterflies, bees, hummingbirds

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Necklacepod is a rounded shrub with silvery-green foliage and bright yellow flower spikes that bloom from spring through fall. This coastal native produces distinctive segmented seed pods that give the plant its common name. It thrives in hot, dry conditions and requires minimal water once established.

In an HOA neighborhood

Necklacepod 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 long blooming season provides nectar for butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds from March through November. The seeds attract birds and small wildlife.

Common questions

How much sun does Necklacepod need?: Necklacepod grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Necklacepod bloom?: Necklacepod blooms in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
Where is Necklacepod native?: Necklacepod (Sophora tomentosa) is native to FL, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Necklacepod attract?: Necklacepod draws butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.
Is Necklacepod HOA-friendly?: Necklacepod 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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