Coastal Mock Vervain, Mock Vervain, Mock Verbena, Beach Verbena, Verbena maritima
Adding color year-round, Glandularia maritima (Beach Verbena) is a spreading perennial forming a low mat of lustrous, dark green, ovate leaves with deeply toothed or lobed margins. They clad usually prostrate stems that creep along the ground and root as they spread, binding the sand together. Blooming year-round, with flowering peaks in spring and summer, deep pink to lavender flowers held in flat-topped terminal clusters stand out against the fine-textured foliage. Rich in nectar, they attract bees, butterflies, and moths. A great perennial dune stabilizer, Beach Verbena also performs well in dry, inland landscapes in full sun. It can be used as a ground cover, in spectacular mass plantings, or in containers. Good for naturalizing since this plant tends to spread somewhat aggressively. This short-lived perennial wildflower is endemic primarily to Florida’s east coast. It is a state-listed endangered species.
| Hardiness |
8 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Verbenaceae |
| Genus | Verbena |
| Common names | Verbena |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 8" - 1' (20cm - 30cm) |
| Spread | 3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm) |
| Spacing | 36" - 60" (90cm - 150cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United States, Southeast, Florida |
| Tolerance | Drought, Salt |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden |
| Hardiness |
8 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Verbenaceae |
| Genus | Verbena |
| Common names | Verbena |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 8" - 1' (20cm - 30cm) |
| Spread | 3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm) |
| Spacing | 36" - 60" (90cm - 150cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United States, Southeast, Florida |
| Tolerance | Drought, Salt |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden |
How many Glandularia maritima (Beach Verbena) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Glandularia maritima (Beach Verbena) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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