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Abronia Species, Broadleaf Sand Verbena

Abroniagracilis subsp. platyphylla

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Family

Nyctaginaceae (nyk-taj-i-NAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Abronia (a-BRO-nee-uh)

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Synonym

Abronia platyphylla

Abronia umbellata subsp. platyphylla

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

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Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Pink

Red

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

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smiln32

Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | September 2004 | neutral

This plant is a U.S. native and grows in California. It is drought-tolerant. It has gray-green leaves and makes for a nice groundcover....Read More Prefers well-drained soils.

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