species 10,653 observations

Desert Sand Verbena

Abronia villosa

Field notes

Supports All

24 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it White-lined Sphinx, Jewel-studded Sand Verbena Sun Moth, Triprocris smithsoniana 3
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Painted Lady, Sleepy Orange, Red-eared Blister Beetle, Phaeton Primrose Sphinx 21

Children

Chaparral Sand-verbena

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Dry
Water use: Low
Plant type: Annual Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.