Verbena tenuisecta
Moss Verbena
Description
This South American native produces clusters of rosy-purple flowers that bloom from March through September on long, creeping stems. It serves as a good ground cover in poor, sandy soils with either full or filtered sun. -Holland WIldflower Farm
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial, Annual
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender
Flower Season
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Invasive
Design Styles
Meadow
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Roadside
Special Uses
Cascade, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.