Sweet Almond Bush Aloysia virgata
- Phonetic Spelling
- a-loy-SEE-uh vir-GAY-tuh
- Description
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Sweet Almond Bush is a fast-growing woody large shrub or small tree native to South America. In zones 10-11 it can be grown as a tree or shrub. In zones 8-9 it will die to the ground in the winter and can be grown as a perennial.
This plant is grown for its intensely fragrant flowers. They bloom on new growth so pruning frequently will not only keep its size in check but increase blooms. It prefers average to dry well-drained soil in full sun and can tolerate some drought. Use in containers, borders or as a specimen.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Aloysia
- Species:
- virgata
- Family:
- Verbenaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Woody
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- South America
- Dimensions:
- Height: 5 ft. 0 in. - 15 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 3 ft. 0 in. - 8 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Shrub
- Tree
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Habit/Form:
- Arching
- Erect
- Growth Rate:
- Rapid
- Maintenance:
- High
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Soil Texture:
- Clay
- Sand
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- Occasionally Dry
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- White
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Spike
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Fragrant
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Fall
- Summer
- Flower Size:
- < 1 inch
- Flower Description:
- Spikes of very fragrant small white flowers on the ends of new growth July to frost
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Glossy
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Opposite
- Leaf Shape:
- Oblanceolate
- Ovate
- Leaf Margin:
- Serrate
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Description:
- Slightly glossy green leaves with toothed margins.
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Patio
- Walkways
- Landscape Theme:
- Butterfly Garden
- Drought Tolerant Garden
- Garden for the Blind
- Design Feature:
- Border
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Drought
