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Veronica Species, Alpine Speedwell, Compact Blue Speedwell

Veronicaallionii

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Genus

Veronica (veh-RON-ih-ka)

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Species

allionii (al-ee-OH-nee-eye)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 2a: to -45.5 °C (-50 °F)

USDA Zone 2b: to -42.7 °C (-45 °F)

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

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)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Medium Blue

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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Susan_Hartwig

Lancaster, NY | November 2016 | positive

Very low growing plant with tight foliage. Typical purple flower spikes about 6 inches tall. Would make a great rock garden plant. I've g...Read More

coriaceous

ROSLINDALE, MA | April 2016 | neutral

Hardy to Z3, possibly Z2.

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