Veronica umbrosa 'Georgia Blue' (Speedwell)

Veronica peduncularis 'Georgia Blue', Speedwell 'Georgia Blue', Veronica 'Georgia Blue', Veronica umbrosa 'Oxford Blue', Veronica umbrosa 'Cambridge Blue'

Veronica 'Georgia Blue' is a resilient and low-growing perennial with vibrant blue flowers and attractive foliage. It forms a dense cushion of small, rich-blue flowers adorned with pearly-white eyes, blooming from early to late spring and occasionally throughout the summer. Even when not in full bloom, the lush foliage of small lance-shaped leaves in deep green with a hint of bronze adds to its appeal. This outstanding groundcover offers long-lasting beauty and durability in the garden.

Plant Type Perennials
Hardiness Zone 5-8
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring
Height1" - 6" (in)
Spread12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in)
Spacing 18-24"
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Award Winning, Plant of Merit, Semi-Evergreen, Showy
Tolerance Deer, Drought, Rabbit, Salt
Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs
Veronica umbrosa 'Georgia Blue' (Speedwell) | Veronica peduncularis 'Georgia Blue', Speedwell 'Georgia Blue', Veronica 'Georgia Blue', Veronica umbrosa 'Oxford Blue', Veronica umbrosa 'Cambridge Blue' || Veronica 'Georgia Blue' is a resilient and low-growing perennial with vibrant blue flowers and attractive foliage. It forms a dense cushion of small, rich-blue flowers adorned with pearly-white eyes, blooming from early to late spring and occasionally throughout the summer. Even when not in full bloom, the lush foliage of small lance-shaped leaves in deep green with a hint of bronze adds to its appeal. This outstanding groundcover offers long-lasting beauty and durability in the garden.
Full Sun, Spring, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained, Award Winning, Plant of Merit, Semi-Evergreen, Showy, Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs
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