Sierra Madre Torchwood
Amyris madrensis
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
36"–72" H × 36"–48" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
TX
Pollinators
butterflies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Sierra Madre Torchwood is a compact evergreen shrub with dense, small leaves and tiny white flowers that bloom for most of the growing season. This drought-tolerant native maintains a neat, rounded form and works well as a foundation plant or informal hedge.
In an HOA neighborhood
Sierra Madre Torchwood 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 bloom period from spring through fall provides nectar for butterflies and other pollinators throughout most of the growing season.
Common questions
- How much sun does Sierra Madre Torchwood need?
- Sierra Madre Torchwood grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Sierra Madre Torchwood bloom?
- Sierra Madre Torchwood blooms in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
- Where is Sierra Madre Torchwood native?
- Sierra Madre Torchwood (Amyris madrensis) is native to TX, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Sierra Madre Torchwood attract?
- Sierra Madre Torchwood draws butterflies.
- Is Sierra Madre Torchwood HOA-friendly?
- Sierra Madre Torchwood 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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