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Vesalea sp. [Chiapas]
Also Known As
- Abelia sp. [Chiapas]
- Abelia species 'Chiapas'
Plant type
shrub, groundcover
size
- H: 6"-12"
- W: 24"-36"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Vesalea sp. [Chiapas] plant details
Vesalea sp. [Chiapas] is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Vesalea sp. [Chiapas]
- Plant type: groundcover shrub
- Plant family: caprifoliaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: purple blooms in spring
- Uses: cascading, container plant, fragrant, rare, rock garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Vesalea sp. [Chiapas]
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: heat and humidity
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Don Mahoney, curator at Strybing Arboretum, one of our favorite Bay Area botanical wonderlands - entrusted this rare & un-named trailing Abelia species to our care. Collected on a high cliff overlooking the sea in state of Chiapas, Mexico its perfumed purple flowers are an enchanting upgrade from the Abelia blooms you've seen before. Its habit is weeping & draping, so don't go planting it as a hedge. Instead, allow it to wind its way through the stems of sturdier plants, spill delicately over a rock wall, or hold court over some gently sloping shady bank. Evergreen & Spring blooms are borne in clusters of 1/2" flowers held at the end of each willowy stem. Mature size is unknown, but I'm guessing that leaving it 3' of breadth would be kind. It will only gain height with some support or encouragement!
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Gardening facts about Vesalea sp. [Chiapas] plant
How to Grow Vesalea sp. [Chiapas]
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- purple
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Scientific Name: Vesalea floribunda
aka Mexican Abelia
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - occasional
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