Veronica 'Waterperry Blue'
Speedwell-Creeping
Veronica 'Waterperry Blue'
Speedwell-CreepingThis beautiful evergreen perennial softens the edges of rock walls, stony pathways and rock gardens as it creeps to form a dense groundcover. Its shiny green foliage is tinged with burgundy tones in cool weather. Delicate sky blue flowers appear in spring and rebloom sporadically throughout summer.
Plant Details
- Zone: 4 - 8
- Height: 4-6"
- Spread: 12-18"
- Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: No
- Bloom time: Early Summer, Late Spring
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
- Flower Color: Blue 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: 4-6"
- Spread: 12-18"
- Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: No
- Bloom time: Early Summer, Late Spring
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
- Flower Color: Blue 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