Abronia villosa
desert sand verbena
Drought tolerant annual; full sunlight. Fragrant purple or pinkish flowers seen as conspicuous clusters in the spring when this species forms dense carpets in open, sandy, locations. Occurs in solid patches or intermingled with other species.
| Group | Dicot |
| US Native | Native |
| Life Form | Annual |
| Plant Type | Forb |
| Active Growth Period | Spring |
| Bloom Season | Spring |
| Mature Height (feet) | 0 |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Fertility Needs | |
| Toxicity | Slight |
| Fine Soil (adapted) | No |
| Medium Soil (adapted) | Yes |
| Coarse Soil (adapted) | Yes |
| Salinity Tolerance | Medium |
| Shade Tolerance | Intolerant |
| Moisture Requirements | Low |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Fire Tolerance | Low |
| Seed Period Start | Summer |
| Seed Period End | Fall |
| Seed / lb | 38 |
| Seedling Vigor | High |
| Palatable (browser) | |
| Palatable (grazer) | Low |