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Heimia salicifolia
Heimia salicifolia (Kunth) Link
Shrubby Yellowcrest
Lythraceae (Loosestrife Family)
Synonym(s): Nesaea salicifolia
USDA Symbol: HESA
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Shrub
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: 4-8 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: TXGrowing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil Moisture: Moist
Conditions Comments: Hardy shrub with attractive clusters of golden yellow flowers, green foliage, and decorative bright red stems. Best grown in sheltered sunny borders. Hardy down to -10C if given a dry mulch in winter. Native range in U.S. is limited to moister areas in far south Texas brushlands.
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesNational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACW |
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Naval Air Station Kingsville - Kingsville, TX
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Heimia salicifolia in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Heimia salicifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Heimia salicifolia
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-04-13Research By: TWC Staff