Hairy Acrostemon
Acrostemon hirsutus
Ericaceae
Shrub
Ornamental
Evergreen
Attracts pollinators
About this plant
Acrostemon hirsutus, commonly known as Hairy Acrostemon, is an evergreen ornamental shrub belonging to the Ericaceae family. It thrives in full sun with low water requirements and is suitable for USDA zones 8-10. This shrub typically grows to a height of 0.5-1 meter and produces pink and white flowers from May to July. It prefers sandy, loamy, or chalky soils and is beneficial for pollinators.
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
Calendar
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Bloom Period
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Bloom Period
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Growing Tips
This plant prefers well-drained soil and full sun exposure. Water sparingly, as it is drought-tolerant. Pruning after flowering can help maintain its shape. It is an evergreen shrub that attracts pollinators.
Characteristics
- Type: Shrub
- Category: Ornamental
- Sun: Full sun
- Water: Low
- USDA Zones: 8–10
- Height: 0.5–1 m
- Bloom Months: May, June, July
- Bloom Colors: Pink, White
- Soil: Sandy, loamy, chalky
- Evergreen: True
- Pollinators: Attracts pollinators
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