Moss Verbena (Verbena tenuisecta)
A long-blooming, low spreading perennial groundcover that produces waves of bright purple flowers from spring into fall. It forms a soft, fern-textured mat and works well in sunny areas where turf struggles or where you want color without constant maintenance.
Typical Uses
• Sunny groundcover
• Lawn alternative in small areas
• Cascading over walls or edging paths
• Pollinator planting
Growing Conditions
Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water: Low once established
Soil: Well-drained soil preferred. Handles lean, rocky soils well
Size
Height: Low
Spread: About 24–30 inches
Behavior
Evergreen or Deciduous: Semi-evergreen in mild winters
Growth rate: Fast spreading
Traffic tolerance: Light
Deer resistance: Moderate
Ecology
Native range: South America
Wildlife value: Attracts butterflies and small pollinators over a long bloom season
Extra Notes
Blooms heaviest in spring and again in fall, with lighter flowering through summer heat. Benefits from occasional trimming if it becomes woody.
Recommended spacing 18–24 inches apart depending on how quickly you want coverage.
Source
Grown by Native Texas Nursery
Pickup & Delivery
Online orders are available for in-person pickup in Southwest Austin on weekends (subject to availability). After purchase I will contact you to schedule a pickup time. Alternate pickup days can usually be arranged if needed. Free delivery on orders over $200.
Moss Verbena (Verbena tenuisecta)
A long-blooming, low spreading perennial groundcover that produces waves of bright purple flowers from spring into fall. It forms a soft, fern-textured mat and works well in sunny areas where turf struggles or where you want color without constant maintenance.
Typical Uses
• Sunny groundcover
• Lawn alternative in small areas
• Cascading over walls or edging paths
• Pollinator planting
Growing Conditions
Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water: Low once established
Soil: Well-drained soil preferred. Handles lean, rocky soils well
Size
Height: Low
Spread: About 24–30 inches
Behavior
Evergreen or Deciduous: Semi-evergreen in mild winters
Growth rate: Fast spreading
Traffic tolerance: Light
Deer resistance: Moderate
Ecology
Native range: South America
Wildlife value: Attracts butterflies and small pollinators over a long bloom season
Extra Notes
Blooms heaviest in spring and again in fall, with lighter flowering through summer heat. Benefits from occasional trimming if it becomes woody.
Recommended spacing 18–24 inches apart depending on how quickly you want coverage.
Source
Grown by Native Texas Nursery
Pickup & Delivery
Online orders are available for in-person pickup in Southwest Austin on weekends (subject to availability). After purchase I will contact you to schedule a pickup time. Alternate pickup days can usually be arranged if needed. Free delivery on orders over $200.
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