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Aloysia virgata
(Incense Bush, Sweet Almond Bush)
Origin: Native to Argentina
Family: Verbenaceae
Light: Full sun
Height: 6-20'
Width: 3-4'
Blooms: Very fragrant, almond-scented, long, white, spires, repeated, mid-Spring
Foliage: Herbaceous, silver-gray
Soil: Well-drained, acidic, neutral, mildly alkaline, drought tolerant when established
Water: Low
Uses: Foliage, butterfly garden, hummingbird garden, bee garden, landscape
Propagation: Stem cuttings
Comments: Aloysia virgata or Incense Bush or Sweet Almond Bush is a subtropical or tropical shrub with an upright, fast growing habit. It is a native of Argentina. In mid-Spring, Aloysia virgata produces prolific long spires of very fragrant white blossoms. Hummingbirds, bees and butterflies are magnetized by the nectar-rich flowers. Incense Bush is easily propagated from stem cuttings. It thrives best in well-drained, acidic or mildly alkaline soil in a sunny environment. Sweet Almond Bush is low maintenance and tolerates drought when established. It is long blooming and its delightful scent permeates the entire garden. Prune for desired shape and size and to promote abundant blooms. Incense Bush can also be container cultivated but the height will be about 4 feet tall. The year-round intense almond scent makes Aloysia virgata a highly desirable shrub for the landscape.
USDA Zones: 8-11
(Incense Bush, Sweet Almond Bush)
Origin: Native to Argentina
Family: Verbenaceae
Light: Full sun
Height: 6-20'
Width: 3-4'
Blooms: Very fragrant, almond-scented, long, white, spires, repeated, mid-Spring
Foliage: Herbaceous, silver-gray
Soil: Well-drained, acidic, neutral, mildly alkaline, drought tolerant when established
Water: Low
Uses: Foliage, butterfly garden, hummingbird garden, bee garden, landscape
Propagation: Stem cuttings
Comments: Aloysia virgata or Incense Bush or Sweet Almond Bush is a subtropical or tropical shrub with an upright, fast growing habit. It is a native of Argentina. In mid-Spring, Aloysia virgata produces prolific long spires of very fragrant white blossoms. Hummingbirds, bees and butterflies are magnetized by the nectar-rich flowers. Incense Bush is easily propagated from stem cuttings. It thrives best in well-drained, acidic or mildly alkaline soil in a sunny environment. Sweet Almond Bush is low maintenance and tolerates drought when established. It is long blooming and its delightful scent permeates the entire garden. Prune for desired shape and size and to promote abundant blooms. Incense Bush can also be container cultivated but the height will be about 4 feet tall. The year-round intense almond scent makes Aloysia virgata a highly desirable shrub for the landscape.
USDA Zones: 8-11
JennysGarden.com...Plant images and gardening descriptions of Aloysia virgata (Incense Bush, Sweet Almond Bush) growing in Jenny's Garden
Image shows lovely blossoms of butterfly and hummingbird attractor, Aloysia Virgata or Incense Bush or Sweet Almond Bush
Silver-gray foliage of Aloysia virgata
Image shows lovely blossoms of butterfly and hummingbird attractor, Aloysia Virgata or Incense Bush or Sweet Almond Bush
Silver-gray foliage of Aloysia virgata
