Aloysia gratissima

Whitebrush or Common Beebrush!

In the western half of Texas this plant is often called Whitebrush because after heavy rains it becomes covered with vanilla scented, white flowers. Also known as Beebush because the flowers are very attractive to bees. In fact, the honey derived from the nectar of this plant is regionally famous. An upright, informal, shrubby plant with dense, dark-green foliage that is quite suitable as a hedge or visual barrier in landscape. Drought tolerance, fragrant blooms, attractive to wildlife, good visual barrier; sounds like lots of good reasons to add this plant to your landscape!

Will grow well in poor or improved soils but may be best to grow in lean conditions. The wood and stems of this plant are are somewhat brittle and are more susceptible snapping and breaking, in windy conditions when grown too richly.

Is reportedly toxic to horses, mules and burros.

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