Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Nyctaginaceae

Genus:

Abronia

Species:

Abronia villosa var. aurita

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

feb,mar,apr,may

Bloom Colors:

pink, magenta, purple

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, native pollinators, sphinx moths

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best after scarification or soaking. Fresh seed germinates more readily than stored seed. Requires warm temperatures.

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