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Veronica austriaca 'Ionian Skies'

Also Known As

  • SPEEDWELL

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

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Veronica austriaca 'Ionian Skies' plant details

Veronica austriaca 'Ionian Skies' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Veronica austriaca 'Ionian Skies'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 0 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, floriferous, long-blooming, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Veronica austriaca 'Ionian Skies'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A very floriferous variety with brilliant sky-blue flowers. Dark green foliage is very narrow, almost needle-like. Trouble free and slow spreading.

Gardening facts about Veronica austriaca 'Ionian Skies' plant

How to Grow Veronica austriaca 'Ionian Skies'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - low
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
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