MOSS VERBENA SEEDS

Verbena tenuisecta

Moss Verbena is a butterfly magnet. It blooms prolifically until the first frost without aid of fertilizer or water. It is semi-prostrate and spreading, softening pathways and serving as an excellent insectary groundcover in the vegetable garden.

Moss Verbena is best started indoors. Press seed into moist soil, barely cover; maintain moisture and temperature of 70°F. Seeds prefer to germinate in darkness. Turning off your grow lights at night is usually sufficient, but black paper can be employed as well. Germination can be slow and erratic; best to sow generously and prick out seedlings as they sprout to grow on in individual pots in bright light.

An excellent container plant, this species cascades beautifully and is a nice companion to sweet alyssum. Tough enough for the hellstrip if you're so burdened. Native to southern South America. Naturalized as far north as the southern USA. Underutilized as an annual and very highly recommended.

Packet contains at least 100 seeds.