Fragrant Sand-Verbena

Also known as

fragrant white sand-verbena, heart's-delight, prairie snowball, snowball sand verbena, sweet sand verbena and sweet sand-verbena

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Abronia fragrans

Genus

Abronia

Family

Nyctaginaceae

Order

Caryophyllales

How to care for Fragrant Sand-Verbena

💦 Water

How often to water your Fragrant Sand-Verbena

Fragrant Sand-Verbena needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Fragrant Sand-Verbena in your home

Fragrant Sand-Verbena love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Fragrant Sand-Verbena does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Fragrant Sand-Verbena in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Fragrant Sand-Verbena

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Fragrant Sand-Verbena: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Fragrant Sand-Verbena after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Fragrant Sand-Verbena prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Fragrant Sand-Verbena requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Fragrant Sand-Verbena is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

🪴 Soil

Fragrant Sand-Verbena is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Fragrant Sand-Verbena can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Fragrant Sand-Verbena, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.