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Aloysia gratissima

Bee Brush

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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Semievergreen shrub grows to 6' x 6'. Fragrant medium green leaves. Fragrant white to pale purple flowers appear spring to fall. Accepts full sun. Good for informal hedge or screen. Combine with some green for winter. Butterflies are drawn to nectar. Birds also feed on small seeds. Native to the Chihuahuan Desert and South America.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Purple, White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Fragrance

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Screen, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.