Key Features
- Produces clusters of small purple flowers above finely divided, moss-like foliage.
- Low-growing, spreading habit makes it useful for borders and garden edges.
- Ideal for cottage gardens, rock gardens, containers, flower beds, and pollinator spaces.
- Performs best in full sun with well-drained soil.
- Attractive blooms and trailing growth create a soft, colorful garden display.
Growing Benefits
- Adds rich purple color to sunny garden spaces.
- Works well as a low-growing border or container plant.
- Can attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators.
- Suitable for cottage, rock, and informal garden designs.
- Compact spreading growth helps fill open spaces around taller plants.
Seed Specifications
- Common Name: Moss Verbena
- Botanical Name: Glandularia pulchella
- Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial, commonly grown as an annual in cooler climates
- Colors: Purple
- Height: Approximately six to twelve inches
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
- Water: Moderate; allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings once established
- Germination Time: Approximately fourteen to twenty-eight days under favorable conditions
- Sowing Depth: Surface sow or cover very lightly
- Spacing: Approximately twelve to eighteen inches
- Growing Zones: Commonly grown as an annual in cooler climates; perennial performance varies by species and climate
- Flowering/Maturity: Generally flowers from late spring through summer and may continue into fall in favorable conditions
- Uses: Borders, containers, rock gardens, cottage gardens, flower beds, pollinator gardens, and low-growing displays
Growing Tips
- Surface sow the small seeds and press them gently into the growing medium.
- Choose a sunny location with excellent drainage.
- Keep the soil lightly moist during germination without making it soggy.
- Remove faded flower clusters to encourage a tidy appearance and continued flowering.
Seed Storage
Store unused seeds in a cool, dry, dark place. Keep them sealed in their original packet or an airtight container away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight.
Unique Facts About Seeds
- Moss verbena is known for its finely divided foliage and low, spreading growth habit.
- Verbena relatives belong to the Verbenaceae family.
- The small flowers are typically produced in rounded clusters above the foliage.
- Verbena flowers are commonly visited by butterflies and other pollinating insects.