How much sun does Texas Skeleton Plant need?

Texas Skeleton Plant grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Texas Skeleton Plant bloom?

Texas Skeleton Plant blooms in March, April, May, June, July, and August.

Where is Texas Skeleton Plant native?

Texas Skeleton Plant (Lygodesmia texana) is native to NM, OK, TX, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Texas Skeleton Plant attract?

Texas Skeleton Plant draws butterflies and nectar insects.

Is Texas Skeleton Plant HOA-friendly?

Texas Skeleton Plant is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Texas Skeleton Plant

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Lygodesmia texana

Last reviewed: June 2026

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

12"–24" H × 3"–6" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

NM, OK, TX

Pollinators

butterflies, nectar insects

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Texas Skeleton Plant is a slender native perennial that produces bright pink daisy-like flowers from spring through summer. This drought-tolerant wildflower has thin, grass-like stems and minimal foliage, giving it a delicate, airy appearance in the landscape.

In an HOA neighborhood

Texas Skeleton Plant is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 1 out of 5.

Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.

Wildlife value

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

Common questions

How much sun does Texas Skeleton Plant need?: Texas Skeleton Plant grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Texas Skeleton Plant bloom?: Texas Skeleton Plant blooms in March, April, May, June, July, and August.
Where is Texas Skeleton Plant native?: Texas Skeleton Plant (Lygodesmia texana) is native to NM, OK, TX, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Texas Skeleton Plant attract?: Texas Skeleton Plant draws butterflies and nectar insects.
Is Texas Skeleton Plant HOA-friendly?: Texas Skeleton Plant 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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