Moss Verbena – Verbena tenuisecta 100 Seeds | Spreading Annual | Purple Ground Cover | Heat Tolerant Blooms
$9.99
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Moss Verbena (Verbena tenuisecta) is a low-growing, spreading annual prized for its finely cut, fern-like foliage and clusters of vivid purple to violet flowers. Blooming from late spring through frost, it creates a colorful carpet that thrives in heat and sun.
Growing just 6–12 inches tall and spreading 18–24 inches wide, Moss Verbena is perfect for borders, edging, rock gardens, containers, hanging baskets, and slopes. Its long bloom season and drought tolerance make it a reliable performer in warm climates.
This fast-growing plant attracts butterflies and other pollinators while requiring minimal maintenance once established.
You will receive:
✔️ 100 Moss Verbena seeds
✔️ Botanical name: Verbena tenuisecta
✔️ Open-pollinated seeds
✔️ Untreated, non-GMO
✔️ Secure packaging
🌿 Plant Details
Common Name: Moss Verbena
Botanical Name: Verbena tenuisecta
Plant Type: Annual (perennial in warm zones 8–11)
Growth Rate: Fast
Height: 6–12 inches
Spread: 18–24 inches
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, sandy or average soil
Water: Low to moderate
USDA Zones: Annual in most zones
Bloom Time: Late spring to frost
Bloom Color: Purple to violet
Drought Tolerance: High once established
💡 Excellent for ground cover, rock gardens, containers, hanging baskets, borders, and butterfly gardens.
🌱 Seed Germination Instructions
Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or direct sow after danger of frost.
Lightly press seeds into soil or cover very lightly (needs light to germinate).
Keep soil consistently moist until germination.
Germination typically occurs within 14–28 days.
Warm soil (70–75°F) improves germination rates.
Moss Verbena – Verbena tenuisecta 100 Seeds | Spreading Annual | Purple Ground Cover | Heat Tolerant Blooms
$9.99