Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, sandy soil
Height: 4–12 inches tall, spreading 1–3 feet wide
Bloom: Spring to early summer, typically March–June
A fragrant native perennial of the Rio Chama and Rio Grande watersheds, Sweet Sand Verbena thrives in sandy, dry soils. Its delicate white to pale pink flowers release a sweet, vanilla-like fragrance, especially in the evening, and attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. A beautiful addition to dryland gardens and native landscaping.
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, sandy soil
Height: 4–12 inches tall, spreading 1–3 feet wide
Bloom: Spring to early summer, typically March–June
A fragrant native perennial of the Rio Chama and Rio Grande watersheds, Sweet Sand Verbena thrives in sandy, dry soils. Its delicate white to pale pink flowers release a sweet, vanilla-like fragrance, especially in the evening, and attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. A beautiful addition to dryland gardens and native landscaping.