Citharexylum ovatifolium

Citharexylum ovatifolium

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

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Shrub
Height:
1200 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
Bloom Colors:
white
Evergreen Shrub:
Yes
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

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

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Fresh seeds germinate readily. Seeds should be cleaned of pulp and sown in well-drained medium.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI