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Veronica, Speedwell 'Madame Mercier'

Veronicapetraea

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Genus

Veronica (veh-RON-ih-ka)

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Species

petraea (pet-RAY-uh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

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)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Dark Blue

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

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