Abronia Species, Narrow-Leaf Sand Verbena, Purple Sand Verbena

Abroniaangustifolia

Family
Nyctaginaceae (nyk-taj-i-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Abronia (a-BRO-nee-uh)
Species
angustifolia (an-gus-tee-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Abronia angustifolia var. arizonica
Abronia arizonica
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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neutral
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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | August 2006 | positive

Abronia angustifolia is Native to Texas and other States.

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