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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 cu
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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