Plants in genus echeandia
Echeandia reflexa
Echeandia reflexa is a perennial plant native to south Texas through Mexico to Honduras, first described in 1795. It belongs to the subfamily Agavoideae and is found in the mountains of Mexico. Hardy in zone 7, it produces small yellow daisies and is a resilient choice for sunny gardens.
Echeandia texensis 'Loma Del Potrero Cercado'
Echeandia texensis 'Loma Del Potrero Cercado' is a deciduous plant native to the Southeast US, particularly from the summit of Loma del Potrero Cercado in Texas. It forms a 3-foot wide rosette of green leaves resembling a spider plant and produces 5-foot tall branched spikes of small, star-like mustard-yellow flowers in September and October. This plant is suitable for xeriscaping and attracts insects, making it a valuable addition to drought-tolerant gardens.
Echeandia chandleri 'Sierra Chiquita'
Echeandia chandleri 'Sierra Chiquita' is a perennial collected at 2,400 feet in the Sierra Chiquita Mountains. It features 1-foot long basal foliage and golden-yellow star-shaped flowers on spikes that rise in August and reach 4 feet tall by October. This plant performs well in light shade to part sun and requires well-drained soil.