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Veronica peduncularis 'Georgia Blue'


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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Veronica peduncularis 'Georgia Blue' ver-ON-ih-kah ped-unk-yew-LAR-iss Synonyms: V. peduncularis 'Oxford Blue', V. umbrosa 'Georgia Blue' Genus: Veronica
'Georgia Blue' forms beautiful mats of purple-tinged leaves. In spring, this free-flowering groundcover boasts abundant iridescent blue flowers. It grows to about 9 inches high and a foot wide. It is a vigorous and easy-to-grow cultivar.
Noteworthy characteristics: This mat-forming species is perfect for a rock garden, alpine house, or trough, and is also suitable for the edge of a mixed herbaceous border.
Care: Provide moderately fertile to poor, well-drained soil in full sun.
Propagation: Sow seeds in containers in a cold frame in autumn. Divide in autumn or spring.
Problems: Scale insects, downy mildew, powdery mildew, rust, leaf smut, and root rot may occur.
Height Less than 6 in.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit Spreads
Growth Pace Fast Grower
Light Full Sun Only
Moisture Dry to Medium
Maintenance Low
Tolerance Frost Tolerant
Characteristics Attracts Butterflies; Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Early Spring; Late Spring; Spring
Flower Color Blue Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Container, Ground Covers, Naturalizing
Style Cottage Garden, Rock Garden
Seasonal Interest Spring Interest
Type Perennials

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