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Tamauilipan Spring Mistflower

Tamaulipa azurea

Last reviewed: October 2026

Tamauilipan Spring Mistflower (Tamaulipa azurea)
Photo: (c) johnyochum, some rights reserved (CC BY)

Toxicity unknown

Tamauilipan Spring Mistflower (Tamaulipa azurea) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

24"–48" H × 60"–120" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

TX

Pollinators

butterflies, nectar insects

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Tamaulipan Spring Mistflower is a low-growing shrub that produces clusters of blue flowers for an extended period from spring through summer. This drought-tolerant native spreads wide to form an attractive groundcover that works well in sunny, dry areas.

In an HOA neighborhood

Tamauilipan Spring Mistflower 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: mid zone.

  • Spread too large for structured beds

Wildlife value

The long blooming period provides nectar for butterflies and other beneficial insects throughout much of the growing season.

Common questions

How much sun does Tamauilipan Spring Mistflower need?
Tamauilipan Spring Mistflower grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Tamauilipan Spring Mistflower bloom?
Tamauilipan Spring Mistflower blooms in March, April, May, June, July, and August.
Where is Tamauilipan Spring Mistflower native?
Tamauilipan Spring Mistflower (Tamaulipa azurea) is native to TX, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Tamauilipan Spring Mistflower attract?
Tamauilipan Spring Mistflower draws butterflies and nectar insects.
Is Tamauilipan Spring Mistflower HOA-friendly?
Tamauilipan Spring Mistflower 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 vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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