Tampa verbena (Glandularia tampensis) is a pretty, low-growing annual with showy pinkish-purple flowers. It requires full sun and tolerates moist to dry soils that are on the acidic side. The plant is a great nectar source for butterflies, moths, and bees. It is listed as an endangered species by the State of Florida.
- Evergreen, short-lived perennial
- HT: 1 – 1.5 ft.
- Flower color: purple, showy
- Full sun
- Moisture tolerance: moist to very dry
- Slightly drought tolerant
- Soil type: disturbed sandy soils
- Soil pH: acidic to neutral
- Blooms sporadically throughout year
- Can be used as groundcover
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