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Ronica™ Blue Veronica
Veronica spicata
Pronunciation: veh-RON-ih-ka
SKU #43599
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 14 in. tall, 16 in. wide.
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| Description | Stout, intense blue-violet flower spikes steal the show on this compact plant with vigorous, disease resistant, dark emerald green foliage. The small size and profusion of vibrant, nectar-rich blooms are excellent for containers, border fronts, and sunny butterfly gardens. Plant en masse for a stunning display. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring to early fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Accent, Edging, Small Spaces |
| Flower Color | Violet-blue |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Avens (Geum); Blue Fescue (Festuca); Coneflower (Echinacea); Phlox (Phlox) |
| Care Instructions | Grows easily in average, moist, loamy, fast-draining soils; avoid soggy, poorly drained soils. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Remove spent flower spikes to encourage additional bloom. Feed monthly during growing season. Remove old, faded foliage before new foliage emerges in early spring. |
Details
| Description | Stout, intense blue-violet flower spikes steal the show on this compact plant with vigorous, disease resistant, dark emerald green foliage. The small size and profusion of vibrant, nectar-rich blooms are excellent for containers, border fronts, and sunny butterfly gardens. Plant en masse for a stunning display. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring to early fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Accent, Edging, Small Spaces |
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| Flower Color | Violet-blue |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Avens (Geum); Blue Fescue (Festuca); Coneflower (Echinacea); Phlox (Phlox) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Grows easily in average, moist, loamy, fast-draining soils; avoid soggy, poorly drained soils. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Remove spent flower spikes to encourage additional bloom. Feed monthly during growing season. Remove old, faded foliage before new foliage emerges in early spring. |
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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.