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Fragrant sand-verbena

Abronia fragrans

Fragrant sand-verbena (Abronia fragrans) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes KS, OK. Hardy in zones 2a–10b. Blooms Mar–Sep.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: perennial
Native range: Native to 12 U.S. states, including AZ, CO, KS, MT, ND, NE…
USDA hardiness: Zones 2a–10b
Mature size: —
Sun: Part shade
Water: Low · xeric
Bloom: Mar–Sep
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Fragrant sand-verbena (Abronia fragrans) — *Abronia fragrans* — Fragrant sand-verbena. Photo by Alex Abair via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Fragrant sand-verbena (Abronia fragrans) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes KS, OK. Hardy in zones 2a–10b. Blooms Mar–Sep. Low water use makes it a strong candidate for xeric and drought-conscious plantings.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, fragrant sand-verbena pairs naturally with: Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina), Mexican Hat (Ratibida columnifera), Sneezeweed (Helenium autumnale).