Fragrant White Sand Verbena
Abronia elliptica
Also known as: Bolack's Sand Verbena
Mary Winter
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Nyctaginaceae
- Genus:
- Abronia
- Species:
- Abronia elliptica
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 3-4 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep
- Bloom Colors:
- White, Pink
Native Range
United States: Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Lithariapteryx abroniaeella
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid and semi-arid regions