Veronica 'Whitewater' PP22783
Speedwell-CreepingThis beautiful evergreen groundcover softens the edges of rock walls, stony pathways and rock gardens with its shiny green foliage that becomes tinged with burgundy in cool weather. Pure white flowers appear in spring and rebloom sporadically throughout summer. Introduced by: Chicago Botanic Garden
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: White 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: White 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