Abrojo Colorado
Krameria ixine
- Native to:
- Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guam, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Leeward Is., Mexico, Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles, Virgin Islands, Windward Is.
iNaturalist: © cypselurus (iNaturalist #187649116)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Krameriaceae
- Genus:
- Krameria
- Species:
- Krameria ixine
- USDA Symbol:
- KRIX
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, red
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Native to arid and semi-arid regions