Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
This unique blue flowered speedwell produces spires of lightly scented blossoms on a small well-branched base from spring into fall. They don’t need to be exposed to cold weather over the winter to bloom so they can be successfully grown in cool to warmer winter climates.
Dark Blue Moody Blues Veronica is a fantastic choice for the front of border gardens, mass plantings, along walkways, patios and low decks and as a container plant. The flower spikes can be used to create bouquets. Butterflies, hummingbirds and bees will be attracted to the flower spikes. This perennial will reach 12 to 14 inches in width and height at maturity. The base of the plant grows in a mounding form topped with large flower spikes.
Dark Blue Moody Blues Veronica Care
The perennial can be cut back after the first flush of blooms to encourage reblooming. Deadheading will also encourage reblooming. Plant Dark Blue Moody Blues Veronica in sunny to partially sunny locations in well-drained soils in USDA plant hardiness zones 6 to 9. It is mildly susceptible to mildew but resistant to deer and rabbits.
Dark Blue Moody Blues Veronica Spacing
Space individual plants 6 to 12 inches apart, center on center. In garden planters, ensure the container is at least 8 inches wide.
Dark Blue Moody Blues Veronica Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 6 to 9 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Shade to Full Sun (4+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 12-14 Inches
- Mature Spread
- 12-14 Inches
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Growth Habit
- , Dwarf
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Blue
- Flower Description
- Deep blue
- Bloom Time
- Late Spring to Frost
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Herbaceous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering, 3 Season Interest
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Dark Blue Moody Blues Veronica
- Botanical Name
- Veronica 'Novaverblu' PP26602
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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