Glandularia Species, South American Mock Vervain, Moss Verbena

I started this purple/lavender beauty from seed last year, it was lovely all summer and into the fall. I didn't expect it'd be back this ...Read Moreyear, here in zone 5b, but it survived the winter or self-seeded. Most likely it survived the winter because I deadheaded to prolong blooming; and generally, I'm not one to miss a spent bloom. I cruely started it in a bed of compacted clay soil that I've barely amended, because nothing else would thrive there. It didn't mind at all. I water it deeply about once a week followed by some liquid fertilizer. I deadhead faithfully. It's a prolific bloomer, always cheerful and bright. It's about 2 ft in height, despite the death valley weather we've had this year! The bed was so full that I transplanted some to be a filler in a perennial bed. I also lined the front and side of a shed with it. Next, I'm going to do some cuttings to use as fillers in every bed! p.s. it's like it was designed to be paired up with deep pink pinks and bright yellow tickseed. Get you some!

Planted in June in Vista, CA / 9b. Planted both a purple and salmon/red color. Purchased a couple six packs half dead at Lowe's for $2 ea...Read Morech. Didn't pay much attention to the soil, clay with some compost. Doused with water once or twice each weak. These things perked up and thrived immediately. They have bloomed prolifically throughout the summer and into late September so far. I suspect they will bloom through October or later. Planted in full sun, south bank on hill. Love these things, but looks like they will spread fast.

Seeds were sold to me as a perennial. In Zone 6b, they are not. Had no success with direct sowing, but seeds started in a plastic iced co...Read Moreffee cup last summer have lasted all winter indoors, and the established plants will be hardened off and added to fence baskets in a couple of weeks.

Even tho this plant has been listed here as hardy only to zone 9, I have had it in my zone 8a garden for 3 years. It dies back to the ro...Read Moreots in winter, but sprouts again (or maybe it's reseeding) when the weather starts to warm. I do miss a spring bloom here, but in late summer and fall it blooms like crazy, and the late start also keeps it from taking over too much of the garden. I have it planted in one area with winecups - when wine cups are done, the moss verbena takes over. Also planted in another area with little bunny fountain grass, 4 nerve daisy, blackfoot daisy, and zinnia augustifolia which all prefer dry conditions. I have clay soil and in the area where they are planted, ammended with sand and expanded shale. Very pretty, and so far it's been reliable.