Verbena tenuisecta
Moss Verbena
Description
This outproduces the others in the low desert summer and winter. Fine textured, forms a spreading low mound of bright green foliage 6-8" tall by 4-5'. Will take full sun, moderate grower, trim in late winter to remove any frost damaged foliage.
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Height Range
Under 1'
Width Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Lavender, Pink
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Container, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching around plants helps retain water and improves the soil.