Verbena tenuisecta

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Linda Engstrom

 

Description

This South American native produces clusters of rosy-purple flowers that bloom from March through September on long, creeping stems. It serves as a good ground cover in poor, sandy soils with either full or filtered sun. -Holland WIldflower Farm

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial, Annual

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

Blue, Lavender

 

Flower Season

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Very Low, Low

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

Invasive

Design Styles

Meadow

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Roadside

 

Special Uses

Cascade, Mass Planting

 

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.