Plant Lust
ShopOrderSellblog
0

  • Plant types

  • Plant styles

  • Planting conditions

  • Seasonal interest

  • Nurseries & Gardens

    • Placeholder

    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

    Fabiana imbricata f. violacea

    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
    Photo of Fabiana imbricata f. violacea by Patricia Cunningham
    View Plant

    More Options

    +2 more Fabiana
    Mailing List
    Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

    © 2010—2026 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved