Aloysia virgata
Sweet Almond bush is a Florida-friendly, non-native, highly scented, large, climbing vining shrub with almond colored flower drupes and nicely textured leaves. It is very attractive to pollinators including multiple butterfly species and bees. Adaptable to most garden conditions, this shrub has a place in any Florida Friendly landscape!
Aloysia virgata
Sweet Almond bush is a Florida-friendly, non-native, highly scented, large, climbing vining shrub with almond colored flower drupes and nicely textured leaves. It is very attractive to pollinators including multiple butterfly species and bees. Adaptable to most garden conditions, this shrub has a place in any Florida Friendly landscape!
Evergreen, fast growing, climbing, flowering shrub; 10+’ tall
Full sun, average (well-drained) soils; drought tolerant once established
Sweet scented flowers bloom March-November and attract numerous pollinators
The rare Atala butterfly loves this plant!
