Verbena tenuisecta Seeds (Moss Verbena)

Moss Verbena (Verbena tenuisecta), also known as Texas Verbena or Moss Verbena, is a low-growing annual plant native to southern Texas and Mexico. This hardy wildflower features delicate, fern-like foliage and produces clusters of vibrant purple, pink, or white flowers. It can reach a height of about 6 to 12 inches and has a spreading habit. Moss Verbena seeds are readily available and can be sown directly in USDA hardiness zones 7 to 10. This drought-tolerant and easy-to-grow plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it a popular choice for rock gardens, borders, and containers.

Growing Verbena tenuisecta from Seed

• Growth cycle: Perennial
• Watering: Medium
• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Suitable climates: Arid, Highland, Humid Continental, Humid Subtropical, Marine West Coast, Mediterranean, Semiarid, Subarctic, Tropical Wet, Tropical Wet & Dry
• Where to grow: Outdoors
• Flower color: Purple

Germinating Moss Verbena Flower Seeds

To germinate Verbena tenuisecta, start by sowing the seeds in well-draining soil. Add a thin layer of soil to cover the seeds and keep them moist. Place the container in a warm location with indirect sunlight. Germination usually takes about 1-2 weeks.

We source all of our Verbena tenuisecta seeds from a small greenhouse facility based in southeastern Maine and store them in a dark, temperature-controlled environment before shipment. You’ll find that our fresh Moss Verbena seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Moss Verbena seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Verbena tenuisecta seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.

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