Veronica longifolia 'Balskywlue'

Skyward™ Blue Longleaf Speedwell 'Balskywlue'

Family: Plantaginaceae (Plantain Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  4-9

·        Height: 14-18 inches

·        Spread: 14-17 inches

·        Bloom Time: late spring-summer

·        Bloom: long, narrow spikes of densely-packed, small, purple-blue, funnel-shaped flowers atop foliage

·        Light: full to part sun

·        Soil: average, well-drained

·        Moisture: medium; drought tolerant once established

·        Use: adds vertical element to garden beds and borders; excellent cut flower

·        Care: low maintenance; remove spent flower spikes to encourage continuing blooming; cut back to ground late fall or early spring

·        Concerns: generally pest and disease resistant; ensure good air circulation to prevent powdery mildew

·        Native to: Europe

·        Notes: compact, upright habit; foliage forms low mound of toothed,  dark-green lance-shaped, leaves; steady blooming; attracts butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators; salt tolerant; powdery mildew resistant, rabbit and deer resistant

·        Supplier: Donated by West Madison Agricultural Research Station

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Sidewalk Garden G330

 

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Veronica longifolia 'Balskywink'

Skyward™  Pink Longleaf Speedwell 'Balskywink'

Family: Plantaginaceae (Plantain Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  4-9

·        Height: 14-18 inches

·        Spread: 14-17 inches

·        Bloom Time: late spring-summer

·        Bloom: long, narrow spikes of densely-packed, small, rose-pink, funnel-shaped flowers atop foliage

·        Light: full to part sun

·        Soil: average, well-drained

·        Moisture: medium; drought tolerant once established

·        Use: adds vertical element to garden beds and borders; excellent cut flower

·        Care: low maintenance; remove spent flower spikes to encourage continuing blooming; cut back to ground late fall or early spring

·        Concerns: generally pest and disease resistant; ensure good air circulation to prevent powdery mildew

·        Native to: Europe

·        Notes: compact, upright habit; foliage forms low mound of toothed,  dark-green lance-shaped, leaves; steady blooming; attracts butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators; salt tolerant; powdery mildew resistant, rabbit and deer resistant

·        Supplier: Donated by West Madison Agricultural Research Station

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Sidewalk Garden G329

 

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Sedum floriferum 'Brite Gold'

Orange Stonecrop 'Brite Gold'

Family: Crassulaceae (Orphine Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  4-9

·        Height: 5-6 inches

·        Spread: 12-14 inches

·        Bloom Time: mid-summer

·        Bloom: clusters of tiny, intense golden-yellow star-shaped flowers atop foliage

·        Light: full to part sun

·        Soil: average, gritty, well-drained; tolerates dry, rocky soil

·        Moisture: dry to medium; drought tolerant

·        Use: rock gardens, small area groundcover, containers

·        Care: low maintenance

·        Concerns: no serious disease or pest problems

·        Native to: species native to northeast China

·        Notes: mounded sedum; oblong, green leaves with scalloped margins; heat and drought tolerant; flowers attract bees and other pollinators; rabbit resistant

·        Supplier: Donated by West Madison Agricultural Research Station

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Sidewalk Garden G327

 

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