Mescal Bean
Dermatophyllum secundiflorum
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Dermatophyllum
- Species:
- Dermatophyllum secundiflorum
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 20-40 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- feb, mar, apr
- Bloom Colors:
- Blue, Purple
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: New Mexico, Texas
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Genista Broom Moth (Uresiphita reversalis), Henry's Elfin (Incisalia henrici)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained limestone soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to rocky slopes and limestone outcrops
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).; then Scarify, then cold-moist stratify for 60 days.
Source: OpenAI GPT-4o