Glandular Acrostemon
Acrostemon glandulosus
About this plant
Acrostemon glandulosus is an ornamental shrub that prefers full sun and low water conditions. It is suitable for USDA zones 8–10, growing to a height of 0.5–1 meter. This evergreen plant blooms with pink and white flowers in late spring to early summer (May-July) and prefers sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. It attracts pollinators but is not fragrant or toxic.
Light
Full sun
Watering
Low water
Soil
Sandy, Loamy, Chalky
Height
0.5–1 m
Spread
0.5–1 m
Zones
8–10
Flower colors