Coastal Mock Vervain
Scientific Name
Glandularia maritima
Particularly Attractive To
A diversity of bees
Geographical Considerations
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Hardiness Zones
10a to 11
This is a native Florida plant.
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Yard Conditions
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Optimal Light
Coastal Mock Vervain grows best in Full Sun.
Light Range
It performs in Full Sun
Soil Texture
Any Texture
Soil Moisture
Well Drained
Soil pH
Tolerates Any Soil pH (4.5-8.0)
Salt Tolerance
Medium
DroughtTolerance
High
Wind Resistance
N/A
Toxicity
None known
Nematode Tolerance
Not known
Appearance
What will it look like as it grows?
Plant Type
- Perennials
Plant Shape
- Spreading
Leaf Persistence
Coastal Mock Vervain is Evergreen
Spread
3-5 feet
Height
0.5-1 feet
Growth Rate
Moderate
Leaf Size
Small
Leaf Texture
Fine
Flower Size
Medium
Flower Month
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
Flower Color
- Purple
Additional Detail
Native, endangered plant that flowers year-round; Spreading growth habit makes plant good for coastal restoration; Obtain only from reputable native plant nurseries; flowers can be lavender colored; Syn. Verbena maritima. | Pests/Diseases: None serious |
