The Bee Brush (Aloysia gratissima) is a fragrant, drought-tolerant shrub that’s a magnet for pollinators, especially bees and butterflies. This fast-growing, evergreen shrub is known for its long, slender spikes of tiny white flowers that bloom in late summer and fall, filling the air with a sweet, lemony fragrance. Reaching 4 to 6 feet in height and spread, it forms a dense, bushy shape perfect for borders, hedges, or wildlife gardens. Bee Brush thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, adapting easily to both dry, rocky soils and slightly more fertile garden beds. Its aromatic foliage and vibrant blooms make it an excellent choice for adding a touch of fragrance and attracting beneficial insects to the landscape. This low-maintenance plant is heat- and drought-tolerant, making it well-suited for xeriscaping and dry gardens.
Aloysia gratissima (Bee Brush)
Aloysia gratissima
White Bee Brush
The Bee Brush (Aloysia gratissima) is a fragrant, drought-tolerant shrub that’s a magnet for pollinators, especially bees and butterflies. This fast-growing, evergreen shrub is known for its long, slender spikes of tiny white flowers that bloom in late summer and fall, filling the air with a sweet, lemony fragrance. Reaching 4 to 6 feet in height and spread, it forms a dense, bushy shape perfect for borders, hedges, or wildlife gardens. Bee Brush thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, adapting easily to both dry, rocky soils and slightly more fertile garden beds. Its aromatic foliage and vibrant blooms make it an excellent choice for adding a touch of fragrance and attracting beneficial insects to the landscape. This low-maintenance plant is heat- and drought-tolerant, making it well-suited for xeriscaping and dry gardens.
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Flower Color | White |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Height | 4-8 ft |
| Spread | 4-6 ft |
| Spacing | 3-4 ft |
| Characteristics | Fragrant |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Pollinators |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Drought, Heat, Rocky Soil, Salt |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
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