Veronica 'Tidal Pool' PP23341

Speedwell-Creeping

Veronica ÔTidal PoolÕ PP23341

Photo Credit: Chicago Botanic Garden


Veronica 'Tidal Pool' PP23341

Speedwell-Creeping

This faster growing selection forms a very dense, weed-suppressing carpet of attractive evergreen foliage with silver highlights. Deep blue-violet flowers with a bright white eye are produced prolifically in spring. Handles cold, heat, humidity, rain and drought while remaining disease resistant. Breeder: Dr. Jim Ault

Plant Details

  • Zone: 4 - 8
  • Height: 2-3"
  • Spread: 24-30"
  • Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: No
  • Bloom time: Late Spring, Mid-Spring
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades
  • Flower Color: Blue Shades, Violet Shades
  • Fragrant: No
  • Good Cut Flower: No
  • Native: Not native to North America
  • Deer resistant: Yes
  • Rabbit resistant: Yes
  • Bee-friendly: No
  • Attracts butterflies: Yes
  • Attracts hummingbirds: No
  • Groundcover: Yes
  • Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Plant Details

  • Zone: 4 - 8
  • Height: 2-3"
  • Spread: 24-30"
  • Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: No
  • Bloom time: Late Spring, Mid-Spring
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades
  • Flower Color: Blue Shades, Violet Shades
  • Fragrant: No
  • Good Cut Flower: No
  • Native: Not native to North America
  • Bee-friendly: No
  • Deer resistant: Yes
  • Rabbit resistant: Yes
  • Attracts butterflies: Yes
  • Attracts hummingbirds: No
  • Groundcover: Yes
  • Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Grower Information

  • Plant groundcover types in late summer to early fall for highest quality plants the following spring.
  • Most veronicas require vernalization to flower; plant our vernalized large plugs in spring.
  • Veronicas are generally easy to grow with average water and fertility.
  • PGRs can be used to control height on upright types if needed.

  • PowerPlug Size(s): 32s, 72s
  • Optimal Planting Time: Late Summer-Fall
  • Retail Sales Window: Spring, Summer
  • Moisture in Production: Average
  • Requires Shade in Production: No
  • Vernalization Required for Bloom: No
  • Vernalization Beneficial: Yes