Aloysia polystachya
White brush · Burrito · Horse mint
Description
Source: leafsnapAloysia is a genus of flowering plants in the verbena family, Verbenaceae. They are known generally as beebrushes. They are native to the Americas, where they are distributed in temperate climates, as well as in subtropical and desert climates. The genus is named for Maria Luisa of Parma (1751-1819), wife of King Charles IV of Spain.
Care Guide
💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun
Burro comes from open habitats, such as sunny meadows and forest edges, that provide abundant light. It thrives in Full Sun but can also tolerate Partial Sun, adapting well to various sunlight conditions.
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C
Burro shows good temperature adaptability, tolerating higher heat and wide temperature fluctuations. In hot weather, care should be taken with watering and providing appropriate shade to avoid sunburn. On the other hand, Burro is relatively sensitive to cold. While it can handle some chill, very cold conditions can cause frost damage.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer
The timing of fertilizing a Burro is important. Start feeding in early spring and continue monthly through early summer. Fertilizer promotes attractive blooms and supplies energy during both dormant and active growth periods.
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Shrub
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Aloysia
- Family
- Verbenaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 9-11
- Mature Height
- 3 m
- Mature Spread
- 0.91 m to 1.52 m
- Leaf Color
- Gray, Green
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Color
- White, Purple
- Flower Size
- 0.25 cm to 0.51 cm
- Bloom Time
- Late spring, Summer, Early fall
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer
- Harvest Time
- Late summer, Fall
- Native Area
- Bolivia