Sand Verbena
Abronia villosa
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Annual |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Pollinators | Bees |
| Has Spines | No |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
4-6"× 1-3' |
| Flowering Season | April-September |
| Flower Color | Pink or purple |
| Minimum Temperature Range | 25-30 °F |
| Leaf Description | Roughly triangular and distinctly hairy. |
| Fruit | Winged, papery seed capsules |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Description | This is a neat annual found primarily in western Arizona in sandy, well draining soils. This is a trickier annual to cultivate as seeds may require scarification to germinate, and because plants are choosy about soil type. However for folks living In arid western Arizona this can make an excellent annual groundcover. Plants are easily recognizable due to their hairy leaves and the clusters of pinkish-purple flowers which give the plant a Look similar to lantana or verbena. |
