Citharexylum mexicanum

Citharexylum mexicanum

Native to:
Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southwest

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Verbenaceae
Genus:
Citharexylum
Species:
Citharexylum mexicanum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree , Shrub
Height:
1500 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–45 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment. Fresh seeds have higher germination rates than stored seeds.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI