Shrub•USDA: VASE•PLANTED: SPRING 2026•
Vasey's Wild-lime
Adelia vaseyi
FAMILY: Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family)ALSO KNOWN AS:
Family:
Celebrated for its regional ecological value, Vasey's Wild-lime (Adelia vaseyi) is a deciduous Texas shrub native across the Gulf Coast Prairies and Marshes.
During Spring, the plant produces green, white, yellow blooms.
It provides essential nectar, shelter, or forage for native wildlife, including Butterflies.
Best suited to dry, loam, and well drained, Vasey's Wild-lime adapts seamlessly to local soil conditions. It requires minimal supplemental water and tolerates dry spells with ease.

Vasey's Wild-lime
Adelia vaseyi
NATIVE RANGE // EPA & NPSOT
Texas Native Ecoregions3 REGIONS
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Gulf Coast Prairies and Marshes
SOURCE: US EPA L3/L4 ECOREGIONS • NPSOT VERIFIED30.1727° N, 98.0873° W (DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX)
GROWTH & VISUAL PROFILEPerennial • Shrub
↕HEIGHT
5 ft.
↔SPREAD
3 ft.
🌱GROWTH
Moderate
🍂FOLIAGE
Deciduous
BLOOM COLOR
Green
White
Yellow
BLOOM CALENDARSpring (3 MO)
JANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDEC
BOTANICAL ALIASES & ALTERNATE NAMES1 ALIAS
Family:
ECOLOGICAL ROLE & WILDLIFE
ATTRACTS & SUPPORTS
Butterflies
Recognized for providing nectar and forage for native Texas pollinators.
WATER NEEDLow (Drought Tolerant)
VL
LOW
MOD
HIGH
SOLAR NEEDSun
SHADE
PART SHADE
PART SUN
FULL SUN
SUBSTRATE & SOILpH: Neutral to Alkaline
DryLoamWell Drained
⚠️ BOTANICAL SAFETY NOTICE
Non-toxic to humans, birds, and domestic animals.
MAINTENANCE & PROPAGATION
Low maintenance once established.