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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Height: 12 - 24 inches
Plant Spread: 9 - 12 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Other: Silver-gray
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Blue
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Other: Deadheading faded flower spikes ensures more flowering throughout the season
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Silver Speedwell

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Location: Hamilton Square Garden, Historic City Cemetery, Sacramento CA.
Date: 2018-04-13
Just a hint of the flower color peeking out.
Location: Hamilton Square Perennial Garden, Historic City Cemetery, Sacramento CA.
Date: 2015-09-30
Zone 9b. A real standout for Sept./Oct bloom.
Location: At a local nursery display garden
Date: 2018-04-28
Location: Hamilton Square Perennial Garden, Historic City Cemetery, Sacramento CA.
Date: 2015-05-04
Zone 9b
Location: Hamilton Square Garden, Historic City Cemetery, Sacramento CA.
Date: 2017-12-28
New growth at the base is when I cut of all the old stems with th
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