Family | NYCTAGINACEAE |
Genus species | Abronia nana S.Watson |
Bibliography | Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 14: 294 (1879) |
Native Range | w. Colorado to n. Arizona |
Primary Biome | Temperate |
Habitat | rocky slopes |
Altitude | 600-3500m |
Description | leaves ovate, nearly 25mm wide, flowers fragrant, in cluster of 10-15, floral tube 25mm long, beneath inflorescence 5-6 leafy bracts |
Size | 5-10cm |
Color | pink, white |
Bloom | spring, summer |
Ca | |
Type | perennial |
Cultivation | sunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun |
Propagation | seed in spring, germ. 1-3 months 18-21°C division in spring; cuttings in late summer |
Synonyms | Abronia nana var. lanciformis M.E.Jones |
Territory | 7 Northern America 73 Northwestern U.S.A. (COL Colorado) 76 Southwestern U.S.A. (ARI Arizona, NEV Nevada, UTA Utah) |