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Verbena pulchella gracilior

Moss Verbena

Plant photo of: Verbena pulchella gracilior
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Information by: Mary Irish        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

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:

Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.