Abronia fragrans | Snowball Sand Verbena | 10 Seeds

Abronia fragrans, or fragrant sand verbena, is a perennial plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows up to 12 inches tall with lance-shaped grayish-green leaves. The plant produces clusters of small tubular flowers in shades of  white, emitting a sweet fragrance. It thrives in sandy or well-draining soil, prefers full sun, and attracts pollinators. Fragrant sand verbena is low maintenance and suitable for rock gardens, xeriscapes, and containers. Propagation is possible from seeds or stem cuttings, and regular pruning helps maintain its shape.  Zones 9-11 Germination To germinate Abronia fragrans seeds, start by preparing a well-draining seed starting mix composed of equal parts sand, perlite, and peat moss. Moisten the mix thoroughly without making it soggy. Then, place the seeds on the surface of the soil mix, gently pressing them in, but not covering them completely. Mist the seeds lightly with water to settle them into the soil. Next, cover the co