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Abronia turbinata

Also Known As

  • Annual Sand Verbena
  • Transmontane Sand Verbena

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 24"-36"

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

Abronia turbinata plant details

Abronia turbinata is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In summer pink and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Abronia turbinata

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: nyctaginaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abronia turbinata

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Gardening facts about Abronia turbinata plant

How to Grow Abronia turbinata

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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