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Abronia pogonantha

 
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Family: Nyctaginaceae (nyk-taj-i-NAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Abronia (a-BRO-nee-uh) (Info)
Species: pogonantha (po-go-NAN-tha) (Info)

Category:
Annuals
Perennials

Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness:
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
Pink
Violet/Lavender

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Foliage:
Silver/Gray

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting:
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry

By sladeofsky
Thumbnail #1 of Abronia pogonantha by sladeofsky

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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral smiln32 On Sep 6, 2004, smiln32 from Oklahoma City, OK
(Zone 7a) wrote:

This plant is a U.S. native and grows in California.It is drought tolerant and makes for a nice groundcover. Flowers can last for over a month and are fragrant. Prefers well-drained soils. This plant is also good for rock gardens and container plantings.



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