Beebrush

Celebrated for its regional ecological value, Beebrush (Aloysia gratissima) is a deciduous Texas shrub native across the Chihuahuan Deserts, Edwards Plateau, Gulf Coast Prairies and Marshes, Southern Texas Plains, and Texas Blackland Prairies. During Spring, Summer, and Fall, the plant produces delightfully fragrant, white blooms. Flowering is followed by ornamental schizocarp that add seasonal interest. Honey plant. Also provides browse for wildlife. Thriving in clay, limestone, loam, moist, rocky, and sand, Beebrush demonstrates outstanding hardiness once established. It requires minimal supplemental water and tolerates dry spells with ease. It offers high deer resistance.