Abronia villosa Desert sand verbena (Nyctaginaceae)

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Abronia villosa
Desert sand verbena
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The Abronia villosa plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - Nevada and Arizona to California. It is a member of the Nyctaginaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Desert sand verbena.

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Latin Name:  Abronia villosa
Common Name:  Desert sand verbena
Family:  Nyctaginaceae
Author:  S.Wats.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.1   Mature Width:  0.5

Habitat:  Not known

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow autumn or early spring very shallowly in pots of sandy soil in a greenhouse[133]. Germination can be very slow unless you peel off the outer skin and pre-soak the seed for 24 hours in warm water[200, 245]. The seed usually germinates in 1 - 2 months at 15°c[133]. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in early summer.

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