Showy Menodora
Menodora longiflora
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
low
Size
12"–36" H × 12"–36" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
NM, TX
Pollinators
moths, hummingbirds
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Showy Menodora is a compact native perennial that produces bright yellow trumpet-shaped flowers from spring through fall. This low-maintenance plant forms a neat mounded shape and tolerates drought well once established.
In an HOA neighborhood
Showy Menodora 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 tubular yellow flowers attract moths and hummingbirds throughout its extended blooming season. This plant provides nectar resources from March through November.
Common questions
- How much sun does Showy Menodora need?
- Showy Menodora grows best in part sun conditions.
- When does Showy Menodora bloom?
- Showy Menodora blooms in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
- Where is Showy Menodora native?
- Showy Menodora (Menodora longiflora) is native to NM, TX, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Showy Menodora attract?
- Showy Menodora draws moths and hummingbirds.
- Is Showy Menodora HOA-friendly?
- Showy Menodora is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
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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