Name: Veronica VENTURE™ Blue
SKU: VEOVENBLU

Veronica VENTURE™ Blue

Stands out from other Veronica in three main ways: 1) great garden performance, 2) intermediate plant size, not too small or too big, and 3) mildew resistant foliage. In addition it has lovely purple-blue flowers in narrow spikes, excellent branching, a dense compact spreading habit, and excellent vigor.

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 4-8
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 11″ / 22″ / 13″
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): May, June, July, August

Common Name	Veronica
Family	Plantaginaceae
Genus	Veronica
species	hybrid
Plant Series	Veronica VENTURE™ Series
Plant Type	Perennial
Persistence	Deciduous
US Patent #	PP29268 ('TNVERVB')
EU Grant #	PBRAF ('TNVERVB')
Hardiness Zone	4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Growth Habit	Mounding, Spreading / Trailing
Size (HT/W/FL HT)	11" / 22" / 13"
Finish Time	Fast (4-6 Weeks)
Bloom Time	May, June, July, August
Growth Rate	Fast
Most Active Growing Season	Spring
Flowering Season	Spring
Flower Color	Blue, Purple
Leaf Color	Green
Soil	Moist organic soil with good drainage.
pH	5.8 - 7.0
Exposure	Full Sun
Special Uses	Deer Resistant, Pollinator Attractor
Nutritional Needs	150 - 200 ppm
Dormancy	Winter
Water (Greenhouse)	Dry moderately between waterings.
Water (Garden)	Average water needs in the garden.
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Landscape Value	Sun garden, mixed beds, borders. Attractive small area ground cover.
Finish Time to 4"	6 - 8 weeks
Comments	'Best of Variety' award. Penn State trials 2017. Rated 4.6 (out of 5) and Best of Species (out of 20) at Trial Gardens at Pennsylvania State University 2016.
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