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Veronica, Speedwell 'Blue Explosion'

Veronica

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Genus

Veronica (veh-RON-ih-ka)

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Height

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Spacing

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Sun Exposure

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Danger

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

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Seed Collecting

Sun to Partial Shade

Fruit Shape

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Fruit Size

Blue-Violet

Fruit Colors

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Growing Habit

This plant is resistant to deer

Days to Maturity

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Usage

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Leaf Type

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Bloom Characteristics

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Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

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cwaeir

Norman, OK (Zone 7a) | June 2013 | positive

Easy to grow. Planted it in sun and it immediately took off and had blooms within 2 weeks. Beautiful plant.

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