Looking for the best Almond Verbena care tips for your Austin landscape? Aloysia virgata, commonly known as Almond Verbena or Incense Bush, is a must-have for anyone who loves intense garden fragrance. This fast-growing perennial shrub is famous for its elegant, weeping branches and spikes of tiny white flowers that smell like sweet almond and vanilla.

In this video, Vivero Growers Nursery explores essential Almond Verbena care, including its need for full sun and well-drained soil. While it is incredibly drought-tolerant once established, providing regular water during the first few growing seasons will help it reach its impressive mature size of 6 to 10 feet tall. 

Proper Almond Verbena care also involves strategic pruning. Because it blooms on new growth, we recommend a hard pruning in late February to encourage a bushier habit and more prolific flowering. You can even cut it back to the ground if it has been damaged by a hard freeze. We also suggest light deadheading throughout the summer to prevent the plant from becoming too leggy and to stimulate repeat blooms through the fall.

At Vivero Growers, we consider this plant a pollinator magnet. It is a top choice for attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to your outdoor space. Whether you use it as a fragrant accent near a patio or as a fast-growing privacy screen, this resilient beauty is a staple for Central Texas gardens. Watch our full guide now to see why Almond Verbena is the perfect addition to your butterfly garden!"