Texas Mountain-Laurel. A small tree. The flowers are showy, violet-blue, very fragrant, and occur in clusters up to 8 inches long; they bloom from February to April. It grows slowly in cool-summer regions. It thrives in hot sun and well-drained, alkaline soil. The soil should be kept on the dryish side except when blooming. It is propagated from seeds, which should be nicked and soaked, or from greenwood cuttings and layers. The Sophora secundiflora seeds are highly toxic. Ordering seeds info
