Glandularia Species, South American Mock Vervain, Moss Verbena
Glandulariatenera

Family: Verbenaceae (ver-be-NAY-see-ee)
Genus: Glandularia (glan-doo-LAIR-ee-uh)
Species: tenera (TEN-er-a)

Synonym:Glandularia pulchella

Synonym:Verbena geraniifolia

Synonym:Verbena mahonetii

Synonym:Verbena pulchella

Synonym:Verbena tenera

Category
Annuals
Groundcovers
Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Lavender
Medium Purple

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From softwood cuttings
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting