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    • Photo of Veronica 'Cristata' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery

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    Veronica 'Cristata'

    Also Known As

    • Crested Veronica

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12"-24"
    • W: 24"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Veronica 'Cristata' plant details

    Veronica 'Cristata' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Veronica 'Cristata'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: plantaginaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 24 IN wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in summer
    Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Veronica 'Cristata'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Different from the Veronica your neighbors have; this one has green-crested blue flower spikes that will bring butterflies. (Take a close look at the top of the spike in the photo.) Cut some for a vase for bragging rights. Minimum temperature: -30°F

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Veronica 'Cristata' plant

    How to Grow Veronica 'Cristata'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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