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Abronia Species, Large-Fruited Sand Verbena

Abroniamacrocarpa

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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

macrocarpa (ma-kro-KAR-pa)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 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

Pink

Rose/Mauve

Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

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frostweed

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

Abronia macrocarpa is Endemic to Texas and is now classified as an Endangered species.

smiln32

Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | September 2004 | neutral

This plant is a U.S. native and grows in Texas. It is on the United States endangered species list; and it is in the Center for Plant Co...Read More

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