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Nyctaginaceae
Abronia Species, Narrow-Leaf Sand Verbena, Purple Sand Verbena
Abroniaangustifolia
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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
angustifolia
(an-gus-tee-FOH-lee-uh)
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Synonym
Abronia angustifolia var. arizonica
Abronia arizonica
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Unknown - Tell us
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
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Bloom Size
Unknown - Tell us
Other details
Unknown - Tell us
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
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Abronia angustifolia is Native to Texas and other States.
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Abronia angustifolia is Native to Texas and other States.