I was at Lowe's today because the nice balsam plants directly behind the "Yard of the Month" sign decided that July was MUCH too much and died pathetically. Figures. LOL So I need some replacements.
I saw some really pretty looking Veronica "Speedwells" (http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/844/index.html) ... The "speed" part of "Speedwell" scared me a little, though. Are they a good plant for Houston, or will I be regretting it for the next 87 years?
~ Marylyn
Veronica "Speedwell"?
Marylyn, I have sunny border blue Veronica, love the blue flowers. I've had it about 3 years. It's in a bed that stays a little dry, the sprinkler can't reach it.
Buy it, you'll like it. I've got one and it hasn't spread at all, unfortunately. It has beautiful purple blooms.
I have the Sunny Border Blue Speedwell too and I love the pretty blue color. Mine is just now beginning to spread and I'm glad. It's a very neat looking plant. I plan to get some white for next spring. Mine only requires a good watering when it's real dry.
Excellent. It's pretty AND doesn't need pampering. It sounds like my kind of plant! LOL Thanks, everyone!
~ Marylyn
Sunny Border Blue does well in our area
Does anyone in this area ( New Caney) have the "Goodness Grows", Veronica?. My recently purchased one hasn't grown at all in Full Sun ..I'm about to move it..