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Abronia Species, Bolack's Sand Verbena

Abroniabolackii

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Family
Nyctaginaceae (nyk-taj-i-NAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Abronia (a-BRO-nee-uh)
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Species
bolackii (bo-LAK-ee-eye)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

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Bloom Color
Pale Green
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
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Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

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A rare alpine endemic to New Mexico. It prefers very dry, poor soil.

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