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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!

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    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

    See other plant types of Vesalea for your garden

    Abelia floribunda

    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
    Photo of Abelia floribunda flower, foliage by peganum
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