| VERONICA(Speedwell) |
| Genus of about 250 species of perennials and annuals. Found naturally in open woodlands, sunny meadows, rocky sites, and swampy bottoms. The leaves are either lanced shaped, toothed, rounded, or oblong, and are produced in opposite pairs up and down the main stalk. The flowers are normally outward facing and are up to 1/2" across, in colors of purple, pink, blue, or white. These plants are commonly native to Europe and are now cultivated world-wide for their exquisite bloom and growth habit. Parent Species of Plants We Offer: Veronica gentianoides - A mat forming perennial that has broad lance shaped leaves up to three inches long. In early summer the pale blue flowers are borne in terminal racemes which can be up to 10" tall. A native to the Ukraine, Turkey, and Caucasus. Hardy to zones 4 - 7. - Veronica peduncularis - A mat forming perennial freely branched stems and lance-shaped toothed leaves to 1" long. The leaves are glossy purple to deep green and give way to axillary racemes of quarter inch blue flowers with white centers. Growing up to 4" tall and spreading 24" wide. Originating in Turkey, Caucasus, and Ukraine. Hardy to Zone 6 - 8. Veronica spicata - A mat forming perennial that produces hairy lance shaped leaves to 3" long, which give way to 12" long flowering spikes in late summer. Native to Europe and Turkey. Zones 3 - 8. GROWING TIPS Plant in a well-drained soil that has been slightly enriched with organic matter, and in a pH range of 6.0 - 7.0. Keep moderately moist throughout the growing season, and compost every fall or fertilze bi-annually with an all purpose granular fertilzer. |
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