BEE BRUSH

Aloysia gratissima

Bee Brush gets its common name from its vanilla-scented white to purple flower spikes that are very attractive to bees who make a delicious honey from the nectar. Bee Brush can be used as an informal, small hedge or makes a nice background plant for accents.

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GARDENING BASICS

Type: Shrubs

Hardiness: 15˚F

Water: Very Low

Sun Exposure: Full

GROWTH

Growth Rate: Moderate

Average Size: 6’ H × 6’ W

Coverage: 28 square feet

FOLIAGE

Foliage Type: Semi-evergreen

Foliage Color: Dark green

FLOWERS & FRUITS

Flower Color: Tiny white to purple

Flower Season: March to November

Fruit: Small drupe with two nutlets

MORE COMMENTS

Thorns: Yes

Allergies: Unknown

Toxic to horses, mules, and burros.