A beloved Texas native shrub covered in fragrant, creamy-white, pincushion-like blooms from early summer into fall, with glossy green foliage and round, button-like seed heads that last into winter. Hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees flock to the nectar, and songbirds and waterfowl eat the seeds. It’s at its best in moist to wet soils, making it a natural fit for rain gardens, pond edges, and low spots in North Texas yards, and it tolerates occasional flooding. Plant it in a consistently damp area and give it extra water during dry stretches.