Veronica Species, Digger's Speedwell

Veronicaperfoliata

Genus
Veronica (veh-RON-ih-ka)
Species
perfoliata (per-foh-lee-AY-tuh)
Synonym
Derwentia perfoliata
Parahebe perfoliata
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Clayton, California

Fairfield, California(2 reports)

Fort Bragg, California

Hesperia, California

Richmond, California

San Jose, California

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Seattle, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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Fort Bragg, CA | October 2007 | positive

I am zone 9b, and I garden in very sandy acidic soil, (ph5.5 to 6.0). My speedwells are so happy and beautiful. I love them and I love th...Read More

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Northern California, CA | September 2003 | positive

Loves the wind, lovely nodding flower heads, tolerates 9b heat well, fast growing shrub with tall blue/violet flower stalks.

K
(Zone 10a) | September 2003 | positive

This lovely plant is an Australian native and I am interested to learn it is in cultivation in USA. It grows at high altitude in the wild...Read More

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