Woolly Pyramidflower
Melochia tomentosa
Last reviewed: July 2026
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
Pollinators
butterflies, bees, hummingbirds
Before you buy
Your city may pay you to plant this
Cities and water utilities offer rebates for replacing lawn with native and water-wise plants. We track 411 programs across 44 states, each with a link to the provider and the date we last checked it.
Find rebates in your areaWoolly 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.
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, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- 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 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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