Tampa verbena
Glandularia tampensis
Last reviewed: August 2026
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–24" H × 18"–30" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct
Native to
FL
Pollinators
butterflies, bees
Before you buy
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Find rebates in your areaThis vervain is a sprawling perennial forb with divided leaves and rounded clusters of purple flowers that bloom over much of the year. It grows in open, sandy habitat.
Wildlife value
Host plant for Common Buckeye.
The long bloom period makes it a reliable nectar source for butterflies and bees, and the genus is a documented larval host for the Common Buckeye.
Common questions
- How much sun does Tampa verbena need?
- Tampa verbena grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Tampa verbena bloom?
- Tampa verbena blooms in March, April, May, June, September, and October.
- Where is Tampa verbena native?
- Tampa verbena (Glandularia tampensis) is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- What butterflies or moths does Tampa verbena host?
- Tampa verbena is a larval host plant for Common Buckeye.
Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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