Verbena canadensis 'Homestead Purple'

Vervain, Homestead Purple Creeping

S

8-12"

May-November

Purple

A superb purple flowering ground cover, this plant is ideal for window boxes and patio planters. It is both heat and drought tolerant.  Treat it as an annual in this region.

Veronica alpina 'Goodness Grows'

Speedwell, Goodness Grows

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10-12"

June-September

Blue

A long bloomer, this plant does well in sunny and dry areas.  Its foliage remains low-growing, and its blue flower spikes stand 12 inches in height.

Veronica longifolia 'Icicle'

Speedwell, Icicle

S

18-24"

June-September

White

White flower spikes appear above this plant from June to September. It is a terrific low maintenance plant for the perennial garden.

Veronica pinnata 'Sunny Border Blue'

Speedwell, Sunny Border Blue

S

18-24"

July-September

Blue

The 1993 Perennial Plant of the Year.  Its vivid blue spikes sit atop sturdy plants and provide a long season of color.  A true blue plant.

Veronica spicata 'Red Fox'

Speedwell, Red Fox

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36"

July-September

Rose/Red

Graceful spikes of rose-pink blooms on tidy compact foliage make this plant a garden favorite.  It is well-suited for borders, cuttings, and bouquets.

Veronica x 'Waterperry'

Speedwell, Waterperry

S

4-6"

June-July

Lavender

This plant is a real creeper. It is well-suited as a filler in open areas in perennial borders and gardens.

Veronicastrum virginicum 'Alba'

Culver's Root, White

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48-72"

August-September

White

An elegant plant, this close relation to Veronica can reach the height of six feet if grown in full sun.  It generally maintains its shape, so it is well-behaved in a border.

Vinca minor 'Illumination'

Myrtle, Illumination Blue

S-PSH

4-6"

May-September

Violet

A very showy groundcover, this perennial looks great in large planters and in the garden.  Its bright yellow foliage has green margins, contrasting the flowers nicely.

Vinca minor 'Sterling Silver'

Myrtle, Sterling Silver Blue

S-PSH

6"

May

Violet

A wonderful groundcover, this plant will grow almost anywhere.  Its foliage is variegated, and its flowers are blue-violet in color.  This perennial also makes a great container plant.

Viola labradorica

Violet, Labrador

PS-PSH

6"

April-May

Blue

This Violet has dark foliage all season long, which is complimented by blue flowers during the spring.  It does best in shady locations with adequate moisture.