Pyramid Flower
Melochia pyramidata
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
60"–72" H × 6"–18" W
Bloom
Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
FL, LA, TX
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Pyramid Flower is a tall, narrow shrub that produces small pink or white flowers from September through November. This native Texas plant has an upright growth habit and provides late-season color when many other plants are finishing their bloom cycle.
In an HOA neighborhood
Pyramid Flower 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 fall blooms attract butterflies and other pollinators during a time when fewer nectar sources are available. Seeds may provide food for small birds.
Common questions
- How much sun does Pyramid Flower need?
- Pyramid Flower grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Pyramid Flower bloom?
- Pyramid Flower blooms in September, October, and November.
- Where is Pyramid Flower native?
- Pyramid Flower (Melochia pyramidata) is native to FL, LA, TX, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- Is Pyramid Flower HOA-friendly?
- Pyramid Flower 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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