Soil Moisture: Dry, well draining, sandy acidic soil
Sun Exposure: Full sun, minimal shade
Height: 3-5’ with equal spread
Bloom Color: Lilac purple, white
Bloom Time: Fall
Fauna: Excellent nectar source for butterflies and bees
Planting Considerations: Garberia is a woody, shrub like, long lived perennial. Considered planting it with October flower (Polygonella polygama), Pityopsis sp., Liatris sp. and Coastal plain palafox (Palafoxia intergrifolia). Plant Garberia in high and dry, well draining sandy soils that are above areas that collect or hold moisture.
Field Notes: Beautiful grey, silvery-green leaves. Endemic to Florida. Water until established, but don’t overwater.
