Glandularia tampensis
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Natural Range in Florida
USDA Zones
Suitable to grow in:
10A 10B 9A 9B
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Tampa Vervain
Verbenaceae
Also known as Verbena tampensis
Plant Specifics
| Size: | 1-1.5 ft | |
| Life Span: | Annual to short-lived perennial | |
| Flower Color: | Purple | |
| Phenology: | Evergreen. Blooms most heavily in spring. | |
| Habitats: | Mesic flatwoods, live oak-cabbage palm hammock. Edges and clearings. |
Landscaping
| Recommended Uses: | Wildflower garden. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Light: | Full Sun | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Moisture Tolerance: |
always floodedextremely dry |
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| Moisture Tolerance: | Usually moist, occasional inundation ----- to ----- Very long very dry periods | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Salt Water Flooding Tolerance: | Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Salt Spray Tolerance: | Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Soil/Substrate: | Sand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wildlife
Attracts butterflies, hummingbird moths, and bees.