Abronia latifolia

Also Known As

Yellow Sand Verbena

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 24"-84"

planting zones

8a-10b

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Abronia latifolia plant details

Abronia latifolia is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Abronia latifolia

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: nyctaginaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 84 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: edible, long-blooming, rare, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abronia latifolia

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: seaside / salt
Soil needs: gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is the only sand verbena with yellow flowers, and it is a true beach perennial, preferring the sun & sand of coastal dunes and scrub. Great as a prostrate ground cover, usually growing only 4-5 in. tall and about 2 ft. wide. Yellow Sand Verbena has a long bloom period from from March to October. It grows in loose, thick, green mats of foliage with sweet, little trumpet shaped flowers forming bright balls of sunshine color. Like most coastal natives, the foliage is fleshy. If you're ever stranded on the California coastline, the roots of Yellow sand verbena are edible. Native to California and also found outside of California, but is confined to western North America. A nectar plant for butterflies. No Historical Uses found. Found in coastal sand dunes. Communitites located in Coastal Strand Between 0 and 328 feet.