Sweet Almond Bush

Aloysia Virgata

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Overview

The Sweet Almond Bush (Aloysia virgata) is a fragrant, semi-deciduous shrub reaching heights of 10 to 12 feet and spreading up to 6 feet wide. Its slender branches boast lance-shaped leaves and clusters of tiny, white flowers that emit a strong, sweet almond scent, particularly towards evening. Suitable for USDA zones 8-11, it thrives in full sun to part shade and requires well-drained soil. Prune regularly to maintain shape and encourage blooming.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 8–10Climate Mediterranean

Sweet Almond Bush (Aloysia Virgata) — The Sweet Almond Bush (Aloysia virgata) is a fragrant

Sweet Almond Bush (Aloysia Virgata) — semi-deciduous shrub reaching heights of 10 to 12 feet and spreading up to 6 feet wide

Sweet Almond Bush (Aloysia Virgata) — Its slender branches boast lance-shaped leaves and clusters of tiny

Sweet Almond Bush (Aloysia Virgata) — white flowers that emit a strong

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low
USDA zones: 8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Verbenaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Sweet Almond Bush (Aloysia Virgata) — The Sweet Almond Bush (Aloysia virgata) is a fragrant

Sweet Almond Bush (Aloysia Virgata) — semi-deciduous shrub reaching heights of 10 to 12 feet and spreading up to 6 feet wide

Sweet Almond Bush (Aloysia Virgata) — Its slender branches boast lance-shaped leaves and clusters of tiny

Sweet Almond Bush (Aloysia Virgata) — white flowers that emit a strong

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