Veronica Porphyriana – Speedwell. This is a mat forming, erect perennial with deciduous foliage and dark green toothed leaves. The flowers present on the long stems with tiny striking brilliant blue/violet flowers that are densely packed up in the columns. The flowers will blossom from the bottom to the top giving continuous flowering for several months. Creeping out it creates a burst of blue and is quite fetching in masse. Regular watering will ensure the plant's success, being careful not to waterlog. There are no serious pest or disease problems.
Fun Fact: there is a legend that Saint Veronica wiped Christ’s forehead with her veil while he was carrying the cross to Calvary. The markings left on the veil resemble the Speedwell flowers.
40+ seed per pack
Planting Zone: 3 – 10
Full Sun
Height: 8 inches - 10 inches
Width: 12 inches
Attracts Hummingbirds, Butterflies and Bees and other beneficial pollinators
Press seed into soil, do not cover and keep moist
Germination can take 30 to 40 days.
Cold hardy
Drought tolerant
Resistant to Deer and Rabbit
I urge anyone buying seed to do their homework on germination, I have not raised and cannot raise many of these plants as I am sub-tropics here in St Augustine, Florida. All seed are NOT alike! There are so many different factors in germination and not doing a search is throwing your money away. I want everyone to be successful when growing your flowers from seed it is the most rewarding experience in Gardening and you can do it, if you give the seed what it needs to grow. I always check 3 sites of info to choose how I will go about it. It is not hard to do, if you do it right!
SEED GERMINATION TIP!!!!!!!
ONLY GERMINATE A SMALL PORTION AT A TIME.
DON'T PUT ALL YOUR MONKEYS IN A BARREL.
Good Luck and Happy Planting!!!!
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