Tampa vervain
Scientific Name
Glandularia tampensis
Particularly Attractive To
A diversity of bees
Geographical Considerations
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Hardiness Zones
9a to 11
This is a native Florida plant.
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Yard Conditions
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Optimal Light
Tampa vervain grows best in Full Sun.
Light Range
It performs in Full Sun
Soil Texture
Sandy Clay
Soil Moisture
Well Drained
Soil pH
Slightly Acid to Slightly Alkaline (6.0-7.2)
Salt Tolerance
Low to None
DroughtTolerance
High
Wind Resistance
Not known
Toxicity
Not known
Nematode Tolerance
Not known
Appearance
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Plant Type
- Groundcovers
Plant Shape
- Mounding
- Irregular
Leaf Persistence
Tampa vervain is Deciduous
Spread
1-1.5 feet
Height
1.5-2 feet
Growth Rate
Moderate
Leaf Size
Small
Leaf Texture
Fine
Flower Size
Small
Flower Month
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
Flower Color
- White
- Pink
- Purple
Additional Detail
Also known as verbena tampensi; purplish-pink/white, summer flowers. Fruit is inconspicuous. | Pests/Diseases: none serious | attracts butterflies
