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Veronica

'Sunny Border Blue'

                     1993 PPA Plant of Year

Common Name:
Speedwell
Bloom color:
Blue
Height:
18-24"
Bloom:
July-September
Hardiness:
Zone 3-8
Light:
Full Sun
Soil:
Moderate soil is best, not too damp or dry   

Why you need this plant:        Prized for its luxurious deep green foliage, long bloom period, ease of culture and minimal maintenance . Pest and disease resistant and needs very little maintenance once established.   Use in rock gardens, borders, or in mass.

 
Planting Info:       Has a long bloom season when regularly deadheaded. After killing frost, cut stems and foliage down to 2-3" of the base of the plant.  A general purpose fertilizer can be added in Spring but should not be necessary in all but the poorest soils.   

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