Moss Verbena Glandularia 'Silver Anne'
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ABOUT
Glandularia 'Silver Anne', commonly known as 'Silver Anne' verbena, is an ornamental plant that boasts a striking appearance. It is characterized by its rounded clusters of flowers that sit atop slender, square-shaped stems, which often intertwine as they spread. These vibrant flowers are typically a vivid shade of purple that may have hues ranging from lavender to violet, creating a colorful display that can add a touch of beauty to any gardening space. The leaves of 'Silver Anne' verbena are equally attractive, with a delicate, fern-like appearance that is soft to the touch. The foliage may range from deep green to a silvery-green hue, providing a lovely contrast to the colorful flowers. The leaves are generally small and lacey, and they are often densely packed along the stems, giving the plant a lush, full look. The overall effect of Glandularia 'Silver Anne' is that of a lively, cascading plant that can fill spaces with its brilliant colors and textured foliage. It is a popular choice among gardeners and landscapers for its ornamental value and the visual interest it adds to garden beds, borders, or as a spilling element in containers. The profuse blooming nature of 'Silver Anne' verbena ensures a long-lasting display of color throughout its blooming season.
About this plant
Names
Synonyms
Moss Verbena, Trailing Verbena, South American Mock Vervain.
Common names
Verbena hybrida 'Silver Anne', Verbena 'Silver Anne'
Toxicity
To humans
Glandularia 'Silver Anne', commonly known as verbena, is not known to be toxic to humans. However, it is always advisable to avoid ingesting plants that are not meant for human consumption as they may cause gastrointestinal discomfort or an allergic reaction in sensitive individuals.
To pets
Verbena is not known to be toxic to pets. Nevertheless, it's still a good practice to prevent pets from ingesting plants that are not part of their regular diet to avoid potential stomach upset or an unforeseen allergic reaction.
Characteristics
Life cycle
Perennials
Foliage type
Deciduous
Color of leaves
Green
Flower color
Purple
Height
1 feet (0.3 meters)
Spread
2 feet (0.6 meters)
Plant type
Herb
Hardiness zones
7
Native area
Americas
Benefits
General Benefits
- Low Maintenance: Glandularia 'Silver Anne' is easy to care for, making it ideal for gardeners of all skill levels.
- Drought Tolerance: It can survive in dry conditions, reducing the need for frequent watering.
- Attracts Pollinators: The flowers of the plant attract butterflies and bees, supporting local ecosystems.
- Ground Cover: Its spreading habit makes it excellent for covering bare spots in gardens and landscaping.
- Colorful Blooms: It provides vibrant purple-pink flowers that can brighten up any garden space.
- Fast Growth: The plant grows quickly, providing fast coverage and gratification in garden settings.
- Heat Resistance: Glandularia 'Silver Anne' can tolerate high temperatures, making it suitable for warm climates.
- Soil Adaptability: It can thrive in various soil types with proper drainage.
- Long Blooming Period: The plant has a lengthy blooming season, supplying color for much of the spring and summer.
Medical Properties
This plant is not used for medical purposes.
Air-purifying Qualities
This plant is not specifically known for air purifying qualities.
Other Uses
- Garden photography and art: The vibrant flowers of Silver Anne provide excellent subjects for photographers and artists wishing to capture the beauty of gardens.
- Floral arrangements: Silver Anne can be used in fresh or dried floral arrangements for decorative purposes inside homes and at events.
- Educational tool: This plant can be used in educational settings to teach students about pollination and the lifecycle of plants.
- Craft projects: Dried Silver Anne flowers can be incorporated into various craft projects, such as making bookmarks or greeting cards.
- Nature-inspired design: Its striking appearance can inspire patterns and motifs for textiles, wallpaper, and other design elements.
- Garden bordering: Use Silver Anne to create colorful and low borders around vegetable gardens or walkways.
- Habitat creation: Planting Silver Anne can contribute to creating habitats that support a variety of insects, including butterflies and bees.
- Color theming: Utilize Silver Anne in gardens or events that are themed around its vivid purple hue.
- Companion planting: Grow Silver Anne alongside vegetables to attract beneficial insects that prey on common garden pests.
- Scented gardens: Despite being less known for fragrance, adding Silver Anne to gardens can contribute a subtle scent and add to the overall sensory experience.
Interesting Facts
Feng Shui
The plant Glandularia 'Silver Anne' is not used in Feng Shui practice.
Zodiac Sign Compitability
The plant Glandularia 'Silver Anne' is not used in astrology practice.
Plant Symbolism
- Perseverance: Glandularia 'Silver Anne', more commonly known as Verbena, often symbolizes perseverance due to its hardy nature and ability to thrive in diverse conditions.
- Healing: Traditionally, Verbena has been associated with healing properties, both in physical and spiritual realms, making it a symbol of restoration and well-being.
- Harmony: With its clusters of flowers creating a sense of balance, Verbena can represent harmony and the bringing together of different elements in unity.
- Protection: In some cultures, Verbena is believed to have protective qualities, warding off evil and harm.
- Enchantment: The vibrant blooms of the Verbena make it a symbol of enchantment and allure, captivation the senses.
- Spiritual Enlightenment: Because of its often elevated position in gardens, reaching towards the sky, Verbena can be seen as a symbol of spiritual enlightenment or aspiration.
Water
The common name for Glandularia 'Silver Anne' is verbena, specifically 'Silver Anne' verbena. When watering this plant, itโs important to ensure the soil is evenly moist but not waterlogged. Water the verbena deeply once every week, providing about one to two gallons for outdoor plants, depending on climate conditions. During hot, dry spells, increase watering frequency to twice a week. Always check the top inch of soil for dryness before watering again to prevent overwatering. Itโs best to water early in the morning to reduce evaporation and allow leaves time to dry out, which helps prevent disease.
Light
The verbena, including 'Silver Anne' verbena, thrives in conditions that offer full sun. For the best growth and flowering, position it in a spot where it will receive at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily. While verbena can tolerate some partial shade, too much shade can lead to leggy growth and fewer blossoms.
Temperature
The 'Silver Anne' verbena prefers a temperate climate and can survive in temperatures ranging from about 60 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit. It can tolerate mild frost, but temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit can be damaging to the plant. Ideally, maintain an environment within the 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit range for optimal growth.
Pruning
Regular pruning is beneficial for 'Silver Anne' verbena to ensure vigorous growth and abundant flowering. Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage more blooms. Prune back the foliage by one-third to one-half in midsummer to rejuvenate the plant and promote fuller growth. The best time for significant pruning is early spring or after the plant has finished flowering.
Cleaning
As needed
Soil
The best soil mix for Verbena, commonly known as Glandularia 'Silver Anne', should be well-draining with a mix of loam, peat, and sand. This plant prefers a slightly acidic to neutral pH, ranging from 6.0 to 7.0.
Repotting
Verbena (Glandularia 'Silver Anne') does not require frequent repotting and can be repotted every 2-3 years or when the plant has outgrown its current pot.
Humidity & Misting
Verbena, or Glandularia 'Silver Anne', does best in moderate humidity levels typical of outdoor conditions but can tolerate lower indoor humidity as well.
Suitable locations
Indoor
Place in bright light, well-draining soil, allow slight drying between waterings.
Outdoor
Full sun to partial shade, well-draining soil, water when topsoil feels dry.
Hardiness zone
7-11 USDA
Life cycle
Glandularia 'Silver Anne', commonly known as moss verbena, begins its life cycle as a seed which germinates in warm, moist soil conditions typically in spring. The seedling stage quickly gives way to the formation of a root system and foliage growth, as the plant begins to photosynthesize and develop. Vegetative growth continues, with moss verbena producing a mat-forming spread of finely dissected leaves and branching stems. As the plant matures, it enters the flowering stage, producing clusters of small, tubular flowers that are often purple, pink, or white and are attractive to butterflies and other pollinators. After pollination, the flowers develop into seed capsules, and once the seeds are mature, they are dispersed by wind or rain, completing the reproductive stage. Moss verbena may then enter a period of dormancy during colder months, especially in regions with frost, resuming growth with the return of warm temperatures.
Propogation
Propogation time
Spring-Early Summer
The Glandularia 'Silver Anne', commonly known as Moss Verbena, is a plant that is often propagated during the warmer seasons when its growth is most vigorous, typically in the late spring or early summer. The most popular method of propagation for Moss Verbena is through stem cuttings. To propagate by cuttings, gardeners typically select a healthy stem that has new growth but is not too tender, removing it with a sharp, clean pair of scissors or pruning shears. A cutting of about 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 centimeters) long is usually ideal. The lower leaves of the cutting are removed to expose the nodes, and the cut end may be dipped in rooting hormone to facilitate root development. The prepared cutting is then planted in a moist potting mix, ensuring that at least one or two nodes where the leaves were removed are buried in the soil. The cutting should be placed in a well-lit area but protected from direct sunlight, and the soil should be kept consistently moist until roots have established, after which it can be transplanted to its final location.