Almond Bush
Aloysia virgata
Varieties We Bring In
Last received Jul 19, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
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About Almond Bush
Sweet Almond Bush (Aloysia virgata) is a fast-growing shrub native to South America that produces long wands of tiny white flowers with an intense, sweet almond fragrance, particularly pronounced in the evening. It is a butterfly magnet and a striking backdrop shrub in warm-climate gardens. Starting at $59.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer, Fall
- Flower Color
- White
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Best planting months
Seasonal care
Bloom season. New foliage emerges. Good planting window.
Bloom season.
Bloom season. Foliage may begin to change or drop. Ideal planting window.
Dormant — drops foliage.
Care essentials
Plant Sweet Almond Bush in full sun for maximum flowering; it thrives in Northeast Florida's heat and is listed as Florida-Friendly Landscaping approved for zones 8b–10b.
Water regularly during the first year to establish roots; once established, Sweet Almond Bush is drought tolerant and requires only occasional deep watering during extended dry periods.
Grows well in sandy or loamy, well-drained soils typical of Northeast Florida. Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring; deadhead spent flower spikes between bloom cycles to promote dense regrowth.
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Common questions
Is Almond Bush a good plant for St. Augustine?
Almond Bush is a shrub for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, with low salt tolerance, reaching 8-15 feet × 4-8 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.