Family: Nyctaginaceae (nyk-taj-i-NAY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Abronia (a-BRO-nee-uh) (Info) Species: alpina (AL-pin-a) (Info)
Category: Annuals
Height: under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing: 3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness: Not Applicable
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Danger: N/A
Bloom Color: Pink
Bloom Time: Late Spring/Early Summer Mid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage: Herbaceous
Other details: Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Propagation Methods: From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting: Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
|