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Coastal Mock Vervain |
| Glandularia maritima
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name: Verbenaceae |
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plant for: none |
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General description: Prostrate herbaceous perennial with opposite, lobed leaves and sparse spike-like clusters of small lavender flowers. Easy to cultivate. Requires full sun and well-drained soil. Drought and salt tolerant. Sprawling growth makes attractive groundcover. Flowers attract butterflies and other pollinators. |
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Type: Herbaceous perennial |
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Flat-topped clusters of small lavender flowers |
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All year |
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Soil type: Well-drained, sandy soils |
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Maximum height: 8 inches tall |
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Candidate for home gardens: Colorful ground cover |
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Availability in nursery:
Specialty and native plant nurseries |
| Frenquency in the wild:
Uncommon. Threatened in Florida. |
| Habitat:
coastal uplands, pine flatwoods, hardwood forests, ruderal |
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County: Brevard, Broward, Collier, Flagler, Hendry, Indian River, Levy, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Palm Beach, St. Johns, St. Lucie, Volusia, |
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 Full sun |
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 Drought tolerant |
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