Did you know? Beach verbena (Glandularia maritima) is a short-lived perennial wildflower native to Florida's east coast. It's a state-listed endangered species and is threatened with extinction in the wild.
Our Beach verbena at the Albertus Cottage Wildflower Garden blooms year round and makes a lovely ground cover. Pair it with Black-eye Susan and White Pine Heliotrope for a stunning display of color.
Would you like your own? Take a few 5 inch cuttings, remove the flowers and all but a few of the leaves at the top, and place in a glass of water. In a couple of weeks, you’ll see roots! Plant these cuttings and enjoy your own Beach verbena in your yard.
The Florida Wildflower Foundation says, “Verbena is a good nectar source for a variety of butterflies and moths, including Gulf fritillaries, hawk moths and Long-tailed skippers. It is also attractive to miner bees and long-tongued bees such as bumble and
orchid bees.”
The next time you pass through Orange City, stop by the Albertus Cottage Wildflower Garden and snip a few pieces of Beach verbena. Let’s spread this endangered Florida native far and wide!
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