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Aloysia gratissima, Lippia lycioides, Aloysia lycioides, Whitebrush, Beebrush

Aloysia gratissima, Lippia lycioides, Aloysia lycioides

Whitebrush, Beebrush
Family: Verbenaceae
Origin: Mexico, South America
USDA Zone: 8-11?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterYellow, orange flowersWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant.
Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles.
Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Fragrant plantSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Grown in full sun to partial shade, Aloysia gratissima is a large and moderately tolerant shrub native to Mexico and South America. It can grow up to 5-10 feet tall, producing fragrant white or off-white flowers with yellow and orange centers in the spring through fall. Attracting butterflies and hummingbirds, this ethnomedical plant is drought tolerant, low-water use, and tolerant of soils which are poorly drained.

It thrives in USDA Zones 8-11. In cold regions, Aloysia gratissima should be grown in a large enough pot to prevent it from freezing, and the pot should be brought inside during severe weather. Provide shade or mulch when temperatures dip too low, and be sure to water deeply after periods of extreme cold. Use a slow-release fertilizer to encourage healthy growth.


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Aloysia gratissima, Lippia lycioides, Aloysia lycioides, Whitebrush, Beebrush
Aloysia gratissima, Lippia lycioides, Aloysia lycioides, Whitebrush, Beebrush
Aloysia gratissima, Lippia lycioides, Aloysia lycioides, Whitebrush, Beebrush
Aloysia gratissima, Lippia lycioides, Aloysia lycioides, Whitebrush, Beebrush


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