Veronica - Blue Streak

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Veronica - Blue Streak

The Veronica Blue Streak, 'Veronica spicata', is an easy to grow perennial that adds beauty to any garden. This Veronica produces wonderful spikes of lavender blue flowers that bloom from June till September. With its brilliant green foliage, it has a plant height of 18” and a spread of 18-24”. ‘Blue Streak’ needs a full sun area with well-drained soil. Deadhead the flowers after the first bloom to prolong its bloom time. Veronica can be used as a ground cover, in mass plantings or along borders. Try ‘Blue Streak’ with Hemerocallis ‘Stella de Oro’ or Veronica ‘White Icicles’. Veronica is great for the first time gardener plus it is deer resistant. PPAF. ... additional information

 

Hosta - Fragrant Bouquet The Hosta 'Fragrant Bouquet, displays wavy leaves with a creamy edge and are apple green in the middle. The fragrant white flowers flowers bloom from July to August, however, Hosta’s are not known only for their flowers. With a plant height of 20” and a spread of 32-36”, Hosta’s provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage. Hosta ‘Fragrant Bouquet’ needs to be planted in a full shade area in any moist, well-drained area. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and one of the most popular for landscape uses.

Veronica - Blue Streak