How much sun does Woolly Pyramidflower need?

Woolly Pyramidflower grows best in full sun conditions.

Where is Woolly Pyramidflower native?

Woolly Pyramidflower (Melochia tomentosa) is native to FL, TX, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Woolly Pyramidflower attract?

Woolly Pyramidflower draws butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.

Is Woolly Pyramidflower HOA-friendly?

Woolly Pyramidflower takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Woolly Pyramidflower

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Melochia tomentosa

Last reviewed: August 2026

Woolly Pyramidflower (Melochia tomentosa) is a perennial shrub native to FL, TX. It blooms in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. The flowers draw butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

36"–96" H × 24"–72" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov

Native to

FL, TX

Pollinators

butterflies, bees, hummingbirds

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Woolly Pyramidflower is a medium-sized native Texas shrub with soft, fuzzy leaves and small pink to purple flowers that bloom for most of the growing season. This drought-tolerant plant maintains its evergreen foliage year-round and attracts numerous pollinators with its long flowering period.

Growing Woolly Pyramidflower

Grow Woolly Pyramidflower in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 36 to 96 inches tall and spread 24 to 72 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.

In an HOA neighborhood

Woolly Pyramidflower 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

This shrub is excellent for pollinators, attracting butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds with its nectar-rich flowers that bloom from March through November. The extended blooming season makes it a valuable continuous food source for wildlife.

Common questions

How much sun does Woolly Pyramidflower need?: Woolly Pyramidflower grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Woolly Pyramidflower bloom?: Woolly Pyramidflower blooms in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
Where is Woolly Pyramidflower native?: Woolly Pyramidflower (Melochia tomentosa) is native to FL, TX, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Woolly Pyramidflower attract?: Woolly Pyramidflower draws butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.
Is Woolly Pyramidflower HOA-friendly?: Woolly Pyramidflower 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 World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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