Mock Vervain
Glandularia hybrida
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Verbenaceae
- Genus:
- Glandularia
- Species:
- Glandularia hybrida
- USDA Symbol:
- GLHY
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 45 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- red, pink, purple, white, lavender, blue
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Reported Fauna Sightings
Moths:Snowberry Clearwing (Hemaris diffinis) Butterflies:Atalopedes Scudder, Fiery Skipper (Hylephila phyleus), Julia butterfly (Dione vanillae), ⚠️Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus), Papilio multicaudata, Pipevine Swallowtail (Battus philenor)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies, hummingbirds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to regions with variable moisture; avoid waterlogged conditions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require darkness for germination; maintain temperatures around 18-21°C.