Veronica 'Waterperry Blue'

Also Known As

Veronica 'Water Perry'
Veronica 'Waterperry'
Waterperry Blue Creeping Speedwell

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 4"-8"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Veronica 'Waterperry Blue' plant details

Veronica 'Waterperry Blue' is a broadleaf deciduous or evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Veronica 'Waterperry Blue'

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: deciduous or evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring and summer
Uses: mat-forming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Veronica 'Waterperry Blue'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sky blue flowers and a spreading habit make this a useful little groundcover or container specimen. Add to that shiny green foliage that turns bronze in winter and you've got a year-round winner. There are various creeping speedwells that make great groundcovers and container plants with their attractive foliage and cute purple or blue flowers.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

A well-known hybrid, very free flowering, if quickly forms medium sized mounds, one of the best for general landscape use. ZONE 5

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Charming prostrate perennial with small blue-green leaves held on creeping stems. Pale blue flowers form along the stems in spring and early summer. Full sun along the coast, shade elsewhere. Regular water. Hardy to 10F. Garden origin.

By: Native Sons

Irresistible sky-blue flowers above shiny geen foliage in May-June. Forms low mats 4-6" tall. Great with Daffodils and the smaller naturalizing tulips.