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Glandularia pulchella
Also Known As
- Glandularia tenuisecta
- Verbena pulchella var. gracilior
- Verbena tenuisecta
- Verbena tenuisecta var. alba
- Moss Verbena
- South American Mock Vervain
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 6"-12"
- W: 18"-36"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Glandularia pulchella plant details
Glandularia pulchella is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Glandularia pulchella
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: verbenaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 18 IN - 36 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: purple blooms in fall, spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Glandularia pulchella
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
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How to Grow Glandularia pulchella
Sun Exposure
- mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- purple
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
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Scientific Name: Glandularia 'Homestead Purple'
aka Verbena Purple Spreader™, Verbena x 'Homestead', Homestead Purple Perennial Verbena
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 12"-30"
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - low
Scientific Name: Glandularia peruviana
aka Perennial Verbena
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 12"-15"
- sun
- even moisture - regular
aka Rose Mock Vervain, Rosie Verbena, Sweet William
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 4"-10"
Width: 18"-30"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
aka Glandularia x 'Purple Pride', Purple Pride Perennial Verbena
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
8a-9b
Size
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 18"-30"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - low
aka Glandularia x 'Sarah', Sarah Perennial Verbena
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
8a-9b
Size
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 18"-30"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - low
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