Verbena aristigera is a low, spreading ground cover that has naturalized along the coastal plain from Georgia to Florida, finding its footing in old fields, sandy roadsides, and other lean, sun-drenched spots where drainage is never an issue. Growing just 8 to 12 inches tall, it forms a fine-textured mat of deeply cut green foliage that serves as a consistent backdrop for the blue-lavender flower clusters appearing through fall. The plant's drought tolerance and preference for low-fertility soil make it a natural fit for dry banks and sunny slopes.

Outside of zones 8 to 10, it performs reliably as an annual, offering the same sprawling, lacy habit without the permanence. Plant it in full sun with well-drained, even sandy soil and little supplemental water once established. Butterflies find the flowers attractive through the long bloom season. The combination of minimal care requirements, effective ground-covering spread, and persistent butterfly activity makes Moss Verbena a quietly useful plant for the front of a dry, sunny border.