Fabiana imbricata 'Alba'
Also Known As
- White-Flowered Chilean Heath
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 4'-8'
- W: 4'-8'
planting zones
- 7b-11
Fabiana imbricata 'Alba' plant details
Fabiana imbricata 'Alba' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something wind tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Fabiana imbricata 'Alba'
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: solanaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 4 FT - 8 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: fragrant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Fabiana imbricata 'Alba'
- USDA Zones: 7b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, wind
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Brilliant tree-heather-like stalks of tiny (but bright!) white flowers make this native to S. American mountains a stand-out in early summer. S/M/GDr
By: Forestfarm
Gardening facts about Fabiana imbricata 'Alba' plant
How to Grow Fabiana imbricata 'Alba'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- wind tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Fabiana for your garden
aka Fabiana imbricata 'Violacea', Fabiana imbricata 'Violaceae', Fabiana imbricata 'Violetta', Chilean Heather, False Heather, Pichi, Violetta Chilean Heather
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
7b-11
Size
Height: 24"-72"
Width: 36"-72"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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