Sophora secundiflora (Texas mountain laurel)

Cultivation

In mild areas, grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Best with regular water in hot dry summers but will tolerate moderate drought. Tolerates heat. Does not tolerate waterlogged conditions.

Suggested uses

Coastal, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Cottage/Informal, City, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Wallside and trellises, Bees (attract & feed bees)

UK hardiness

H4

USDA zones

Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Low
Central Valley = Low
South Coastal = Low
South Inland = Low
High and Intermediate Desert = Low
Low Desert = Low

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Upright

Native to

Mexico

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

All parts are highly toxic if ingested.