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Veronica spicata 'Blue Carpet'

Family Scrophulariaceae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   2a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 10 - 20 cm (4 - 8 in)
Spread 25 - 30 cm (10 - 12 in)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Veronica spicata 'Blue Carpet' (dwarf spike speedwell) bears medium violet blooms during early summer to late summer. This plant has greyish green foliage.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, edging, mass planting and small or miniature planting.
Special Characteristics Hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to Veronica spicata 'Blue Carpet' . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits, and it is tolerant of salt.