Three-wing Sand Verbena (Tripterocalyx micranthus) | $6.99 | 4-inch pot
🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Native to Western U.S. • USDA Growing Zones: 4-8 • Height: 4-8 inches • Spread: 12-24 inches
🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Late spring through summer • Colors: Pink to white • Flower Type: Small clusters • Bloom Period: May-August
☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Very low • Soil: Sandy, well-draining • Spacing: 18 inches apart
🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Moths: Night pollinator • Native Bees: Nectar source • Butterflies: Nectar plant • Beneficial Insects: Ground cover habitat
🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Remove winter damage • Summer: No additional care needed • Fall: Allow self-seeding • Winter: Good drainage essential
🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:
Blue Grama
Prairie Zinnia
Evening Primrose
Native Penstemons
✨ Unique Characteristics: • Low-growing spreader • Sand dune adapted • Unique winged seeds • Night blooming • Xeric native
💚 Finding Nectar Difference: All plants are grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides at our Arvada, Colorado nursery (15550 Hwy 72). Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems over forced blooms, giving you plants that will thrive in your garden.
🌿 Planting Tips: Perfect for rock gardens, sandy soils, and xeric landscapes. Plant in spring after danger of frost has passed.