General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
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: 18 - 20 inches
Plant Spread: 20 - 24 inches
Leaves: Good fall color
Other: May take on some red tones in fall
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Purple
Other: Rosy-purple
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Other: Deadheading faded flower spikes ensures more flowering throughout the season
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Drought tolerant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP27428

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  • Speedwell

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Comments:
  • Posted by Marilyn (Kentucky - Zone 6a) on Feb 10, 2016 9:36 PM concerning plant:
    Walters Gardens Inc. is the breeder, as well as the 2014 plant introducer of Veronica 'Very Van Gogh'.

    'Very Van Gogh,' in my opinion, appears to be a wonderful and colorful Veronica choice for the garden and one that I'd love to grow.

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