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Veronica umbrosa 'Georgia Blue' ('Georgia Blue' speedwell)

Photo/Illustration: Bill Johnson

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Botanical Name: Veronica umbrosa 'Georgia Blue' ver-ON-ih-kah um-BRO-sah

Common Name: 'Georgia Blue' speedwell Synonyms: V. peduncularis 'Georgia Blue' Genus: Veronica

This tough, versatile plant requires little maintenance. 'Georgia Blue' is willing to grow in sunny or shady spots, puts up with excessive rain or drought conditions, and attracts butterflies with a low blanket of sky blue flowers from spring into summer. Small, dark green leaves turn glossy burgundy in winter. Use it in containers or rock walls, or as a companion groundcover to spring bulbs under trees.
Noteworthy characteristics: This low-maintenance speedwell is adaptable to a variety of growing conditions. Its sky blue flowers attract butterflies.
Care: Provide full sun to partial shade and fertile, well-drained soil.
Problems: Nothing serious.

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Height	Less than 6 in.
Spread	1 ft. to 3 ft.
Light	Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture	Medium Moisture
Maintenance	Low
Tolerance	Deer Tolerant;Drought Tolerant
Characteristics	Attracts Butterflies; Showy Flowers
Bloom Time	Early Summer; Late Spring; Spring
Flower Color	Blue Flower
Uses	Beds and Borders, Container, Ground Covers
Style	Rock Garden
Seasonal Interest	Spring Interest, Summer Interest
Type	Perennials

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posted by terroir
1/9/2010
Region: Midwest
Zone: 5

This has overwintered in my Zone 5 garden and has thrived on neglect. It prefers a leaner soil and suffers in heavy clay. The blue is cobalt, and lovely. I just wish this one bloomed longer, although it did show some sporadic flowers in cool weather later in the season.

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