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    Veronica prostrata 'Mrs. Holt'

    Also Known As

    • Mrs. Holt Protrate Speedwell

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 6"
    • W: 6"

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

    Veronica prostrata 'Mrs. Holt' plant details

    Veronica prostrata 'Mrs. Holt' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In summer lavender and pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Veronica prostrata 'Mrs. Holt'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: plantaginaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 0 - 6 IN - wide, 0 - 6 IN - tall
    Flowers: lavender and pink blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, cutting garden, dwarf, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Veronica prostrata 'Mrs. Holt'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A pretty and effective groundcover for bulbs or in the heather and rock garden, this dense carpeter is tolerant of poor conditions; ?Mrs Holt? adds a show of soft-pink spring flowers on 8" spikes to her other talents. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Veronica prostrata 'Mrs. Holt' plant

    How to Grow Veronica prostrata 'Mrs. Holt'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Zones

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