Sweet Almond Bush
Scientific Name
Aloysia virgata
Particularly Attractive To
Geographical Considerations
Will this plant grow in my area?
Hardiness Zones
8b to 10b
This plant is not native to Florida.
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Yard Conditions
Will this plant grow in my yard?
Optimal Light
Sweet Almond Bush grows best in Full Sun.
Light Range
It performs in Full Sun
Soil Texture
Any Texture
Soil Moisture
Medium Drained
Soil pH
Tolerates Any Soil pH (4.5-8.0)
Salt Tolerance
Not known
DroughtTolerance
High
Wind Resistance
Not known
Toxicity
Not known
Nematode Tolerance
Not known
Appearance
What will it look like as it grows?
Plant Type
- Shrubs - Large
Plant Shape
- Upright
- Vase
Leaf Persistence
Sweet Almond Bush is Deciduous
Spread
6-12 feet
Height
6-12 feet
Growth Rate
Fast
Leaf Size
Medium
Leaf Texture
Medium
Flower Size
Large
Flower Month
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
Flower Color
- White
Additional Detail
Evergreen in areas not hit by hard freeze. Tiny fruit. | Pests/Diseases: none serious | attracts butterflies, pollinators
