Whitebrush (Aloysia gratissima)

Flowers of Aloysia gratissima. Image by Wynn Anderson.

• Common English Names: Whitebrush, Whitebush, Common Beebrush
• Common Spanish Names: Palo Amarillo, Cedrón, Poleo, Azahar del Campo, Cedrón del Monte, Niñarupá, Resedá del Campo, Arrayán del Campo, Usillo, Niño Rupá, Angel, Favorita, Jazminillo, Oreganillo, Romerillo, Vara-dulce, Hierba de la Princesa
• Scientific Name: Aloysia gratissima (a-LOY-zee-uh gra-TIS-ih-muh)
• Family: Verbenaceae (Verbena Family)
• Geographic Range: Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and Mexico; South America.
• Plant Form: Perennial shrub, 5' W x 8' H.
• Remarks: Vanilla-scented white flowers after rains, spring through fall; decidous; usually 3-8 ft, can reach 10-14 ft high; adaptable to various soils, poor or well draining; honey and butterfly plant. Light water, full sun.

Last Update: 17 Sep 2002