species 8,077 observations

Pink Sand Verbena

Abronia umbellata

Field notes

Abronia umbellata (pink sand verbena) is a flowering annual plant which is native to western North America. Other common names include beach sand verbena and purple sand verbena.

Supports All

17 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it White-lined Sphinx, Euphyia implicata, Jewel-studded Sand Verbena Sun Moth, Elegant Jewel-studded Sun Moth 4
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Yellow-faced Bumble Bee, Peridot Sweat Bee, Field Skipper, Painted Lady 13

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer: Vines
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Dry
Plant type: Perennial Vine Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.