Verbena - Moss Groundcover Seed

Moss Verbena (Verbena Tenuisecta) a stunningly florific ground cover which displays spikelike inflorescences of 5 to 15 flowers that range from pink to purple, violet, to lilac. A tenacious trailer, it hails from South America and reaches about 12 inches in height. Moss verbena is adaptable to a wide range of slightly acidic to neutral well-drained soils and tolerates sandy soils and infertility. In other words, it will flourish in poor soil unlike most other flowers.

Moss verbena is ideal for conservation and roadside programs in the southern United States where it can tolerate drought-like conditions. It may be grown as an annual groundcover in colder climates. Very easy to establish and maintain and has great nectar for honeybees and butterflies.

Approximate seeds per pound: 470,000
Seeding rate: 6 pounds per acre
Height: Approximately 1 foot 
Flower Color: Purplish pink
Plant Type: Perennial in warm areas. Grown as annual in colder regions.
Flower Type: Clostered flowerheads of tiny flowers
Bloom Time: Mid-season
Regions: All regions, naturalized in Southwest
Zones: 3-10 Perennial in warmer regions; grown as an annual in colder areas.
Soil preference: Prefers fast-draining soil, but is adaptable.
Sun/Shade: Needs full sun.
Moisture Requirements: Adaptable to even arid conditions.
Germination: 20 - 90 days
Optimum soil temperature for germination: 65F - 70F
Sowing depth: 1/16"

Approximately 1/8 lb of moss verbena ground cover seed covers 2000 square feet or 3 lbs per acre.