100 Moss Verbena Seeds Verbena tenuisecta Wildflower Pollinator Cottage Garden

Moss Verbena (Verbena tenuisecta) is a low-growing, spreading wildflower prized for its finely cut, fern-like foliage and clusters of small purple-violet blooms. It forms a dense, trailing mat that works beautifully in cottage gardens, rock gardens, borders, and containers, offering a soft, natural texture from spring through fall.

This versatile plant serves well as a ground cover and edging subject, and its long bloom season makes it a reliable choice for mixed wildflower plantings and meadow-style landscapes. It performs best in full sun with well-drained soil and tolerates dry conditions once established.
Species: Verbena tenuisecta
Type: Tender perennial, often grown as an annual
Plant Habit: Low, spreading, mat-forming
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, sandy to loamy
Days to Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 8 to 11
Germination: 14 to 30 days
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil
Spacing: 12 to 18 inches
Notes: Drought tolerant once established; thrives in warm conditions