Verbena tenuisecta

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Verbena tenuisecta

Moss Verbena

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Information by: George Hull MSN Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

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:

Modify your controller each season. In the rainy season turn it off.