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Moss Verbena

Verbena Tenuisecta

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Overview

Moss Verbena (Verbena tenuisecta) is a perennial groundcover flourishing in full sun, prized for its vigorous spreading habit and fragrant, fern-like foliage. It bears showy clusters of purple blooms spanning 3 inches across, continuously from late spring to frost. Drought-tolerant once established, it reaches up to 12 inches high and spreads 2-3 feet wide. Ideal for rock gardens, borders, or as a colorful blanket over sunny slopes. USDA Zones 7-11.

Sun FullWater Low, MediumZones 8–10Type PerennialClimate Arid, Temperate
Moss Verbena (Verbena Tenuisecta) — Ideal for rock gardens, borders, or as a colorful blanket over sunny slopes

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Verbenaceae
Climate
Arid, Temperate

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Moss Verbena (Verbena Tenuisecta) — Drought-tolerant once established, it reaches up to 12 inches high and spreads 2-3 feet wide
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Photograph: Forest & Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 · source

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