Desert Bean Seeds
Desert Bean Seeds
Desert Bean Seeds

Desert Bean Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Suitable for home gardening use
$17.36 USD
$17.36 USD
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Desert Bean Seeds

Grow the distinctive Desert Bean, commonly known as Texas Mountain Laurel, from premium-quality seeds. This evergreen shrub or small tree is prized for its glossy foliage, intensely fragrant purple flower clusters, and outstanding drought tolerance, making it an exceptional choice for xeriscapes, native gardens, and warm-climate landscapes.

Fragrant Purple Flowers Evergreen Drought Tolerant Native Ornamental

Key Features

Beautiful Spring Blooms

Produces dense clusters of violet-purple flowers with a distinctive sweet fragrance often compared to grape soda.

Evergreen Foliage

Glossy dark green leaves provide year-round beauty and structure in the landscape.

Exceptional Drought Tolerance

Once established, plants thrive in hot, dry climates with minimal supplemental irrigation.

Excellent Landscape Specimen

Ideal for xeriscapes, native plant gardens, patios, and low-maintenance ornamental landscapes.

Growing Highlights

USDA Zones 7–10
Sunlight Full Sun to Partial Shade
Watering Low After Establishment
Mature Height 10–20 ft
Bloom Season Late Winter to Spring
Germination 2–8 Weeks

Specifications

Scientific Name Dermatophyllum secundiflorum
Synonym Sophora secundiflora
Common Name (US) Desert Bean, Texas Mountain Laurel, Mescal Bean
Seed Type Tree & Shrub Seed
Plant Type Evergreen Shrub or Small Tree
USDA Zones 7–10
Planting Season Spring
Bloom Season Late Winter through Spring
Sowing Depth ½ inch
Germination 2–8 Weeks After Scarification
Sunlight Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil Well-Drained Sandy, Rocky, or Loamy Soil
Watering Low After Establishment
Mature Height 10–20 feet
Plant Spacing 10–15 feet

Growing Guide

Step 1: Lightly scarify the hard seed coat with sandpaper or a small nick, then soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours.
Step 2: Sow seeds about ½ inch deep in a well-drained growing medium and keep lightly moist until germination.
Step 3: Provide plenty of sunlight and excellent drainage while seedlings establish healthy root systems.
Step 4: Transplant into a permanent sunny location where the plant can mature into an attractive evergreen shrub or small tree.

Desert Bean Seeds

Enjoy a durable native ornamental featuring fragrant spring flowers, glossy evergreen foliage, and exceptional drought tolerance for beautiful, water-wise landscapes.