carleton's sand verbena
Abronia fragrans
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial shade
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size1 to 3 feet tall1 to 3 feet wide
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- White , pink , purple
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Carleton's sand verbena (Abronia fragrans) is a perennial for borders, rock gardens, pollinator gardens, and low maintenance spots. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun to part shade and dry to average, sandy or loamy soil. Ball-shaped clusters of long, funnel-shaped white flowers sit at the ends of sticky-hairy stems. The flowers open in late afternoon and close in the morning, and butterflies visit them.
Pairs well with Blue sage, Standing Ovation little bluestem, and Creeping phlox.
Native range
AZ, CO, KS, MT, and 8 more places. See all 12
AZ, CO, KS, MT, ND, NE, NM, OK, SD, TX, UT, and WY.