Abronia — 4 species

Botanical species in the genus Abronia recorded in the PlantPeers database.

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Abronia fragrans

Abronia fragrans

Family: Nyctaginaceae

Cultivation

A plant of the warm temperate to subtropical zones where there are few frosts, it is not very hardy in cooler areas of the temperate zone. Prefers a light well-drained sandy soil in full sun. The flowers are produced in terminal clusters, they only open in the coolness of the evening, diffusing a vanilla-like perfume.

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Abronia latifolia

Abronia latifolia

Family: Nyctaginaceae

Cultivation

A plant of the warm temperate to subtropical zones where there are few frosts, it is not very hardy in cooler areas of the temperate zone. Prefers a light well-drained sandy soil in full sun. Seed is rarely ripened on plants growing in Britain.

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Abronia turbinata

Abronia turbinata

Family: Nyctaginaceae

Cultivation

A plant of the warm temperate to subtropical zones where there are few frosts, it is not very hardy in cooler areas of the temperate zone. Prefers a light well-drained sandy soil in full sun. Seed is rarely ripened on plants growing in Britain.

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Abronia villosa

Abronia villosa

Family: Nyctaginaceae

Cultivation

A plant of the warm temperate to subtropical zones where there are few frosts, it is not very hardy in cooler areas of the temperate zone. Prefers a light well-drained sandy soil in full sun. Seed is rarely ripened on plants growing in Britain.

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