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Moss Verbena
(Verbena tenuisecta)
Moss Verbena is a tender perennial from South America that is grown as a perennial in zones 8-10 and as an annual elsewhere. It's low-growing , spreading growth makes it an ideal drought-resistant ground cover, and it's perfect for roadside plantings and reclamation. Moss verbena establishes easily and tolerates poor soils and drought. Makes a great nectar plant for butterflies and honeybees. Flower Type: Tender Perennial / Annual
Bloom Time: All Summer
Height: 8" to 10"
Exposure: Full Sun
Planting Time: Spring - after last frost
Planting Depth: 1/8 inch
Approx. Seed Count: 474,000 seeds per pound
To Plant A Meadow: Prepare soil by removing weeds and cultivating to loosen the soil. Spread seeds evenly over prepared soil. Pressing or rolling seeds onto soil will help improve germination rate. Keep soil slightly moist until seedlings are established.
Seeding rate:
| Weight | Estimated Seed Count |
| 2 oz | 9,072 |
| 4 oz | 18,144 |
| 8 oz | 36,287 |
| 1 lb | 72,575 |
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