Giles van Hees Veronica
Veronica
ver-ON-ih-kuh
Perennials: Flower
Speedwell
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
A dwarf Veronica perfect for the front of the border or in containers. Sweet nectar attracts butterflies. It is extremely long-flowering beginning in midsummer and is easy to grow.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Blue-Green
Flower Color
Blue
Blooming Time
Early Summer - Mid Summer
Habit
Mounding
Height
6–12 in
Spread
6–12 in
Form
Spike
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Butterflies
Uses/Placement
Edging
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Shade
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average to Moist
Soil PH
Neutral: 6.5-7.0
PH Tolerance
Prefers neutral soil
PH Correction
High pH can reduce nutrient uptake
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Bloom
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division