Family: Plantaginaceae
(Plantain Family)
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Hardiness Zones: 3-8
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Height: 9-12 inches
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Spread: 6-12 inches
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Bloom Time: June to July; if deadheaded, to
September
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Bloom: deep blue, dense flower spikes rising above foliage
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Light: full sun to light shade
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Soil: average well-drained
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Moisture: medium, consistent
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Use: grouped or massed in rock and
patio gardens, foundations, border fronts, edging; containers
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Care: remove spent flower spikes to
encourage additional bloom; may cut back to basal growth after flowering
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Concerns: no serious insect or disease
problems; root rot may occur in wet, poorly-drained soils
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Native to: species native to northern Europe
and Asia
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Notes: compact, erect, bushy,
clump-forming hybrid Veronica; deep green, lance-shaped, toothed leaves (to 2
inches long); flowers attract butterflies and bees; rabbit and deer resistant
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Supplier: Donated by K. Allenstein
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Sidewalk Garden G194
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