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Veronica longifolia 'Sunny Border Blue' (Speedwell)

Veronica longifolia 'Sunny Border Blue' Photo/Illustration: Renee Beaulieu

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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Veronica longifolia 'Sunny Border Blue' ver-ON-ih-kah lon-jih-FOE-lee-ah Common Name: Speedwell Genus: Veronica
This fine Veronica was the Perennial Plant of the Year in 1993. From early summer to frost this upright cultivar forms branched spikes (to 7 inches long) of dark violet-blue flowers. It has glossy and crinkled dark green leaves, and grows to less than 2 feet tall. It is a fine choice for adding long-season color to a mixed border.
 Care: Provide moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.
 Propagation: Divide in spring.
 Problems: Scale insects, downy mildew, powdery mildew, rust, leaf smut, and root rot may occur.
Height 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread 6 in. to 12 in.
Growth Habit Clumps
Growth Pace Moderate Grower
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Low
Tolerance Frost Tolerant
Characteristics Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Early Fall; Early Summer; Late Summer; Summer
Flower Color Blue Flower; Purple/ Lavender Flower
Uses , Beds and Borders, Container, Ground Covers, Cut Flower, Naturalizing
Style , Cottage Garden, Meadow Garden
Seasonal Interest , Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type ,Perennials

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