Oreganillo, Wright's Beebrush
Aloysia wrightii
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Shrub, perennial |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Sun | Full sun, partial shade |
| Pollinators | Bees, butterflies |
| Has Spines | No |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
3-5' × 3-5' |
| Flowering Season | August-October |
| Flower Color | White |
| Minimum Temperature Range | 20-25F °F |
| Leaf Description | Wrinkled, rounded leaves with an oregano fragrance |
| Fruit | Two chambered nutlet (tiny, hard seeds) |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Elevation Range | 1500-6000 ft. |
| Description | Oreganillo is an open, airy plant with heavily aromatic foliage and spikes of white flowers. This species occurs throughout southern Arizona on well draining slopes above the low desert, as well as around the Grand Canyon. The heat and drought tolerance of this plant makes it suitable for harsh planting areas, though it will also tolerate light shade. The deciduous nature of this plant would seem to recommend interplanting with shrubs, trees, and/or succulents with year round visual interest i.e. hopseed bush (Dodonaea viscosa), banana yucca (Yucca baccata), or fragrant bee bush (Aloysia gratissima). |
