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Telford, PennsylvaniaPerennials
Telephone: (267) 371 - 3050 Grasses

Veronica 'Sunny Border Blue'
Common name   Speedwell
Hardiness Zone   4 - 9
Sun   Full sun
Soil   Medium
Flower color   Blue
Bloom Time:   May - October
Height   18 in.

General Culture:
 Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun. Remove spent flower spikes to encourage additional bloom.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
 This tall hybrid speedwell features dense, upright, terminal spikes (racemes) of dark violet-blue flowers which bloom from late May to frost. Flower spikes typically rise 18-24" tall. Wrinkled, dark green leaves (to 2" long). Good fresh cut flower. 1993 Perennial Plant of the Year.
Problems:
 No serious insect or disease problems. Root rot may occur in wet, poorly drained soils, particularly in winter.
Uses:
 Borders, cottage gardens or meadows.