Identification |
Genus
Abronia
Species
umbellata
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
prostrate sand verbena
Family
NYCTAGINACEAE
Specimen number
S11075
Data source
Frgnt p273;Frgnt p88;Xeri p297;Xeri p304;Xeri p275
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Life cycle |
Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
6" - 2'
Overall spread
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Climate |
Sunshine
Various
Water
No extra water
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 08a-10b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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Garden |
Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The flowers of Abronia umbellata have a mildly honey scented aroma. Prostrate sand verbena can survive cold winter nights that go as low as 10� Fahrenheit. This plant requires no extra water once established.
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Special qualities |
Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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Adverse factors |
Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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Herbal medicine |
Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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Traditional uses |
Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
sweet. honey scented especially towards evening
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Honey
Dye parts
Dye color
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Cultivation |
Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Cool
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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Nutrition |
Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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Horticulture |
Horticulture notes
It does not necessarily require warm days for good production. Abronia umbellata most likely originates from California.
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Herbarium |
Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Abronia umbellata has an annual life cycle. The blossoms are typically of a pink color.
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