Moss Verbena  

-Inherent characters-
Two cultivar groups, perennial and annual, are cultivated in Japan. Many of them are sturdy and easily grown.
-Scientific name-
Verbena tenuisecta
-Common name-
Moss Verbena
What kind of plant is it?
Japanese names   Banena-tenuisekuta,Babena,Bijo-zakura
Family   Verbenaceae
Origin   South and Central America
Horticultural classification   Perennial
Area(s) frequently seen in Japan   Kanto and westward(except Okinawa)
What color is it?
Flower  

Leaf  
When is it most attractive?
Flower or foliage season
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
     







 
What size is it?
Plant height   10-30cm
Flower diameter   3-5cm
Inflorescence diameter    
Inflorescence length