Pollinator Garden Plants: Catclaw Acacia Senegalia greggii (formerly Acacia greggii) is native to the southwestern united states and northern Mexico at elevations below 4500′. It’s a large thorny shrub or small tree growing to 20′ tall. Flowers are fragrant. Full to part sun, low water and hardy to 0 degrees F.Flowering Season: J F M A M J J A S O N DSonoran Desert Native, great nectar plant, attracts native birds and super larval host plant:Mexican Yellow (Eurema mexicana) Mimosa Yellow (Eurema nise) Reakirt’s Blue (Echinargus isola) Marine Blue (Leptotes marina) Hubbard’s Small Silkmoth (Sphingicampa hubbardi) Tricolor Buckmoth (Hemileuca tricolor), Black Witch Moth (Ascalapha odorata), Owlet Moths (family Noctuidae) Mesquite Stinger Flannel Moth (Norape tenera), Naval Orange Worm Moth (Amyelois transitella) Merry Melipotis Moth (Melipotis jucunda)Common names include catclaw acacia, catclaw mesquite, Gregg’s catclaw, paradise flower, wait-a-minute bush, and wait-a-bit tree; these names mostly come from the fact that the tree has numerous hooked prickles with the shape and size of a cat‘s claw which tend to hook onto passers-by; the hooked person must stop (“wait a minute”) to remove the prickles carefully to avoid injury or shredded clothing.WikipediaFound on flats, washes, and slopes below 5,000 ft. in California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, Texas, and south into Northern MexicoSpadefoot NurseryOther Resources:Maricopa Pollinator Pathway Plant ListPollinatorWeb Recommended PlantsMountain States Wholesale Nursery Smart Plant Tags Imagine a world where every garden, school yard, and public space becomes an immersive and educational experience. A place where nature and knowledge intertwine to create stunning interpretive trails. With a simple scan using your smartphone, you’ll unlock a whole new level of information and convenience. Products search
