Verbena tenuisecta

Moss verbena
Varieties

Message of the Flower

Aspiration for Conquest of Enemies in the Vital

The Mother’s Comment

A concentrated and unobtrusive will acting quietly but effectively.

Colour

Light pink

Message of the Flower

Will to Conquer the Vital Enemies

The Mother’s Comment

Indispensable for the mastery over desires.

Colour

Rose-purple

Message of the Flower

Conquest over the Vital Enemies

The Mother’s Comment

The appearance is modest, but the power is lasting.

Colour

White

Family

Verbenaceae

Flower Size

Small, with individual flowers forming dense clusters.

Flower Texture

Soft

Number of Petals

Five

Floral Symmetry

Radially symmetrical

Fragrance of Flower

Some species and cultivars are fragrant.

Leaf Texture

Slightly rough, dissected leaves.

Leaf Arrangement

Opposite

Leaf Color

Green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Herbaceous perennial in warmer climates, often grown as an annual in colder zones.

Life Cycle

Perennial in its native habitat but often grown as an annual in temperate zones.

Blooming Period

Spring through fall, depending on the climate.

Climate

Warm, temperate to subtropical.

Water Requirements

Moderate; drought-tolerant once established.

Soil Type

Prefers well-drained soils.

Temperature Ranges

Thrives in a wide range of temperatures but not frost-tolerant.

Sun or Shade

Full sun to partial shade.

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Susceptible to powdery mildew and spider mites under certain conditions.

Pollinators

Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

Habitat

Native to South America but widely cultivated in various landscapes including borders, rock gardens, and as ground cover.

Role in the Ecosystem

Provides nectar for pollinators.

Ornamental

Widely used for its attractive flowers and ground-covering habit.

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Primarily ornamental.

Endangered Status

Not listed as endangered; widely cultivated.

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