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Veronica repens 'Sunshine'

Also Known As

  • Sunshine Creeping Speedwell
  • Sunshine Dwarf Veronica

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 1"-3"
  • W: 3"-12"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Veronica repens 'Sunshine' plant details

Veronica repens 'Sunshine' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with gold foliage. In spring blue and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Veronica repens 'Sunshine'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold
Mature size: 3 IN - 12 IN - wide, 1 IN - 3 IN - tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in spring
Uses: naturalizing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Veronica repens 'Sunshine'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Shiny golden leaves on a prostrate, almost moss-like, creeping plant with white, lavender-tinged flowers in spring and early summer. There are various creeping Veronica that make great groundcovers and container plants with their attractive foliage and cute purple or blue flowers.
Bright yellow flat mats barely 1/2" high, Sunshine is more restrained than the species and a most attractive plant. ZONE 5
A ground hugging variety with chartruse leaves growing 1-2" tall and spreading..purple flowers spring to early summer
Blue flowers. Brilliant gold foliage.

Gardening facts about Veronica repens 'Sunshine' plant

How to Grow Veronica repens 'Sunshine'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - low
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • gold
  • Flower Color

    • blue
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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