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Veronica - Goodness Grows Speedwell
The Veronica ‘Goodness Grows’, Veronica spicata, or also known as Speedwell, is an easy to grow perennial that adds beauty to any garden. ‘Goodness Grows’ is the longest blooming Veronica in its family. This upright perennial produces wonderful violet-blue flowers from June till September. With its dark glossy green foliage, it has a plant height of 12” and a spread of 12-18”. ‘Goodness Grows’ 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 ‘Goodness Grows’ with Hemerocallis ‘Stella de Oro’ or Veronica ‘White Icicles’. Veronica is great for the first time gardener plus it is deer resistant. ... additional info
Brunnera - Looking Glass The Brunnera 'Looking Glass', Brunnera macrophylla 'Looking Glass' (PPAF), is a showstopper with it's shiny silvery foilage topped in spring with beautiful blue flowers. Looking Glass requires either full or part shade and produces it's georgeous blooms in early spring to summer. In the north, morning sun is tolerated and in the south, dense shade is necessary. Looking Glass is a great perennial to brighten up shady areas and will look great with any shade plant on the market today. It does require consistently moist soil and it does not need a lot of care, being a sure garden pleaser. Gardening News and Articles |
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