Sweet Almond Verbena
Aloysia virgata
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Sweet almond verbena is grown for one glorious thing above all: scent. From midsummer until hard frost, Aloysia virgata tips every branch with slender spikes of small white flowers that pour out an intoxicating vanilla-almond fragrance, strongest in the late afternoon and evening and carrying clear across a garden. Butterflies and hummingbirds work the spikes all season.
A vigorous, shrubby plant native to Argentina, sweet almond verbena can be trained as a small multi-stemmed tree in subtropical gardens or grown as a dieback shrub farther north, cut to the ground by winter and returning from the roots in spring. The dark green leaves are sandpapery to the touch, and the loose, open frame reaches eight to fifteen feet where the season is long.
Give sweet almond verbena a sunny spot with well-drained soil, near a path, a patio, or an open window where the evening perfume can be enjoyed. Drought tolerant once established and seldom troubled by deer, the shrub pairs well with other pollinator plants in a sunny border. In zones 8 and 9 expect a return from the roots after a hard winter; farther south, a standing small tree.
- Hardiness
- USDA Zones 7–9
- Sun
- Full Sun
- Soil
- Well-drained
- Mature size
- Height 8–15 Feet · Spread 6–8 Feet
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Seasonality
- Dies back, depends on zone
Intensely fragrant white flower spikes, summer to frost
From rooting to shipping, our top priority is ensuring you receive healthy, thriving plants for your garden’s success.
Because most of our plants are grown from rooted cuttings — alongside seed, air layering, and grafting chosen for each variety — you receive a stronger, true-to-type plant that establishes quickly in your garden.
Raised on organic soil blends and eco-friendly pest management — never harsh chemicals — your plant arrives healthy for your garden, your family, and the pollinators they feed.
Every purchase gives back. We donate to the Aiken Arboretum and support local wildlife conservation, so growing your garden helps protect the wider ecosystem too.
All our plant material is carefully propagated, grown, and nurtured at our humble nursery in Aiken, South Carolina.
Your plant arrives carefully packed and ready to settle in. Unpack them promptly, give them a day or two to acclimate, then plant following the notes we include — that’s all it takes. Clear care guidance comes with every order, so success is the easy part.
What to expect upon delivery
All our plants are sold in 1-gallon sizes, though the height of each plant can vary depending on its growth rate and seasonality, typically ranging from 1/2 to 2.5 feet.
Each plant is carefully packaged with its roots enclosed in a secure plastic bag containing moist soil, forming a compact root ball. To ensure safe transport, the box is padded with recycled newspaper, providing both stability and eco-friendly protection from weather during shipping.
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