Moss Verbena Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
- REVIEWS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, pressing the Verbena Tenuisecta seed into the surface of the soil. For spring planting, mix the moss verbena seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 30 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination.
Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established. Mature plants tolerate drought extremely well, actually preferring dry soil conditions. They also grow well in poor, rocky, and sandy soil. This plant may self-seed, and attracts bees. It also performs well as a container plant, and makes an excellent ground cover.
Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately.
Seed Saving: As soon as the flowers fade, the slender spikes will begin to turn brown. Watch them carefully since the tiny seed can easily blow away in the wind. Shake the mature seed heads over a container to remove the ripe seed; repeat until all the seed has ripened. Store the cleaned Verbena Tenuisecta seed in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: South American Mock Vervain,
Latin Name: Verbena tenuisecta
Species Origin: Introduced US Wildflower
Type: Garden Flowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 30,000
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 10 Inches
Color: Purple
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer
Uses: Attracts Pollinators
Field of purple
I'm attempting to have a field full of purple moss verbena next year. I hope it works????????
Moss Verbena Seeds
Love these flowers. Have planted them before. Part of these were a gift. Packages are so pretty. Referred these to a friend.
Thanks for prompt delivery!
Connie Smith
Anticipation!
I have spread this ground cover seed on my very poor soil yard each fall/winter just before I know we will have a few days of soaking rain. My patience has paid off this year! I have plants popping up all over. The babies even withstood some 30F nights and recovered fine. This plant grows along every roadside and gravel/sand lot across lower Alabama. It does not transplant well at all from my experience. I have dreams of a purple yard that can tolerate the heat, sun and occasional droughts down here. Thank you Everwilde for selling this seed. I am cautiously optimistic for some swaths of lush purple this year!!
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, pressing the Verbena Tenuisecta seed into the surface of the soil. For spring planting, mix the moss verbena seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 30 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination.
Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established. Mature plants tolerate drought extremely well, actually preferring dry soil conditions. They also grow well in poor, rocky, and sandy soil. This plant may self-seed, and attracts bees. It also performs well as a container plant, and makes an excellent ground cover.
Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately.
Seed Saving: As soon as the flowers fade, the slender spikes will begin to turn brown. Watch them carefully since the tiny seed can easily blow away in the wind. Shake the mature seed heads over a container to remove the ripe seed; repeat until all the seed has ripened. Store the cleaned Verbena Tenuisecta seed in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: South American Mock Vervain,
Latin Name: Verbena tenuisecta
Species Origin: Introduced US Wildflower
Type: Garden Flowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 30,000
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 10 Inches
Color: Purple
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer
Uses: Attracts Pollinators
Reviews
Review
Field of purple
I'm attempting to have a field full of purple moss verbena next year. I hope it works????????
Review
Moss Verbena Seeds
Love these flowers. Have planted them before. Part of these were a gift. Packages are so pretty. Referred these to a friend.
Thanks for prompt delivery!
Connie Smith
Review
Anticipation!
I have spread this ground cover seed on my very poor soil yard each fall/winter just before I know we will have a few days of soaking rain. My patience has paid off this year! I have plants popping up all over. The babies even withstood some 30F nights and recovered fine. This plant grows along every roadside and gravel/sand lot across lower Alabama. It does not transplant well at all from my experience. I have dreams of a purple yard that can tolerate the heat, sun and occasional droughts down here. Thank you Everwilde for selling this seed. I am cautiously optimistic for some swaths of lush purple this year!!