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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
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.
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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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