Verbena pulchella gracilior
Moss Verbena
Description
This South American native produces clusters of blue to purple flowers that bloom from spring through summer on long, creeping stems. It serves as a good ground cover in poor, sandy soils with either full sun or partial shade.
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Blue, Purple, Violet
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.