Scrub Balm
Dicerandra frutescens
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–24" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
FL
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Scrub balm is a compact, aromatic shrub native to scrub habitats. It produces small purple flowers in fall and maintains a neat, rounded form year-round. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in sandy soils and requires minimal care once established.
In an HOA neighborhood
Scrub Balm is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
The fall blooms attract native bees and butterflies during a season when few other plants are flowering. The aromatic foliage also provides habitat for beneficial insects.
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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