General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Height: 16 inches
Plant Spread: 12 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Blue
Other: Violet-blue
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. June - August.
Uses: Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP13,070

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Common names
  • Speedwell

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Location: 382 River Road, Pequea, PA 17565
Date: August 18, 2015
Veronica 'Darwin's Blue'
Location: My Northeastern Indiana Gardens - Zone 5b
Date: 2012-06-04
Just beginning to open
Location: My Northeastern Indiana Gardens - Zone 5b
Date: 2012-06-08

Photo Courtesy of Lazy S'S Farm Nursery.
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Photo Courtesy of Lazy S'S Farm Nursery.
  • Uploaded by Joy

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