''Glandularia lilacina'' is a species of flowering plant in the verbena family known by the common name Cedros Island verbena. It is native to Cedros Island and the adjacent

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coast. It is a perennial herb growing to 3 feet tall by 3 feet wide, with erect stems, narrow and elongate bipinnatifid leaves. The plant is available in multiple cultivars for gardens.

Cultivation

Cedros Island verbena is hardy to zone 7 and requires low moisture. It does best in well-draining soil but can tolerate heavier soils. 'De La Mina' variety was selected by Carol Bornstein of the

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. It grows 2–3 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide, has dark purple blossoms with lavender streaks and a light scent. 'Paseo Rancho' variety was introduced by the

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. It grows 3–4 feet tall and 4–5 feet wide, with fragrant light pink flowers streaked with purple. Verbenalilacinapaseorancho

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* * * Verbenaceae {{Verbenaceae-stub