Aloysia macrostachya (Torr.) Moldenke

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Vara Dulce has fragrant purple flower spikes from spring through fall. Its leaves are larger and more hairy than those of whitebrush (A. gratissima) and have a strong scent reminiscent of thyme or oregano when crushed. In Texas it grows only in the Rio Grande Plains, on rocky hillsides and dry arroyos. It is a tall, erect shrub with many branches, sometimes growing as high as 12 feet. Like the other two Texas native Aloysias, the flowers are a favorite of bees and butterflies. Vara dulce could be used as an informal hedge or as a speciman in poor, dry, well-drained soils. It is root hardy as far north as Austin.

Plant Habit or Use: large shrub

Exposure: sun

Flower Color: blue - purple

Blooming Period: spring,summer,fall

Fruit Characteristics: small drupe with 2 nutlets

Height: to 12 feet

Width: to 10 feet

Plant Character: deciduous

Heat Tolerance: very high

Water Requirements:

Soil Requirements: neutral
alkaline

USDA Hardiness Zone: 8

Texas Native Plants Database (tamu.edu)

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