General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 7b
Plant Height: 12 inches
Plant Spread: 12 - 18 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Blue
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Fall
Other: Deadheading faded flower spikes ensures more flowering throughout the season.
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Powdery Mildew
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP19304

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Trade name information:
Series: Inspire™
Trade Name: Blue
Cultivar name: 'YABBLU'
Common names
  • Speedwell

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Location: My garden, North Central Idaho
Date: 6-10-2016

photo by: Andy Mabbett
Location: York, PA 17402
Date: summer 2015
Location: My garden, North Central Idaho
Date: 6-10-2016

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