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Veronica Purpleicious’ deep-purple, fragrant spikes are offset by deep green foliage. Simply stunning both planted in containers or in the garden bed. The sweet fragrance will attract winged friends to the garden.
Everyone Loves Veronicas. In perennial borders, they have always added great vertical interest with elegant spires of color. They bloom for a long time, and are a snap to grow. In addition, many of the species are native American wildflowers, making the hybrids at home in all our gardens. (Many call them by their other common name, Speedwell.)
| SKU | 6VER |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Speedwell |
| Botanical Name | Veronica |
| Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Mature Height | 16-20" tall |
| Estimated Mature Spread | 12-18" wide |
| Bloom Time | Early to late summer |
| Planting Depth | Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in. |
| Ships As | Potted Plant |
| Planting Time | Spring / Summer |
| Soil Type | Loamy Soil |
| Soil Moisture | Average, Well Draining |
| Advantages | Deer Resistant, Attract Butterflies, Easy to Grow, Cut Flowers, Extended Blooms, Plants for Small Spaces |
| Neonicotinoid-Free | Yes - Learn More |
| Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |
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Shipping begins in late March based on ground temperatures, warmest zones first.
As soon as your order is placed you will receive an order confirmation email that will include your shipping information. We ship perennials and spring-planted bulbs at the proper planting time for your hardiness zone. Perennials and spring-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you need express shipping or have any questions, please call Customer Service toll-free at (877) 309-7333 or contact us by email.
You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Your order is scheduled to arrive at your door, fresh and ready to plant, usually within 3-5 days of leaving our warehouse, depending on your shipping address. We pack our plants to withstand up to 10 days in transit, in the event transit is delayed. We cannot guarantee arrival on a specific day. Please make sure to open your package upon receipt and follow the instructions included.
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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviewsAmerican MeadowsVeronica Purpleicious
(based on 7 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Attractive (3)
- Healthy (3)
Cons
No Cons
Best Uses
- Garden (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid gardener (3)
- Primary use:
- Personal (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (3)
Reviewed by 7 customers
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Pros
- Accurate Instructions
- Attractive
- Hardy
- Healthy
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Garden
Comments about American Meadows Veronica Purpleicious:
I plant a lot of salvia and veronica in this z4a because they are hardy and beautiful, and it is wonderful to have a taller spiked-form rising above other, smaller forms, esp. against the golds like coreopsis Zagreb.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Instructions
- Attractive
- Hardy
- Healthy
Cons
Best Uses
- Garden
Comments about American Meadows Veronica Purpleicious:
this plant has quadrupled in size is a mass of tall spikey blooms, draws butterflies and stays in bloom, beautiful color will definately be adding more of these to my garden
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive
- Healthy
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Garden
Comments about American Meadows Veronica Purpleicious:
Since I forgot to mark where I planted these it was a very nice surprise when it popped up with beautiful flowers. It is still in bloom and today is 8-29. A very nice plant.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Comments about American Meadows Veronica Purpleicious:
For patient gardeners
Not great for containers since they won't all bloom the first season
- Primary use:
- Personal
Comments about American Meadows Veronica Purpleicious:
This is a great find. Grows easily with little care after planting. It has grown to full height and width this season...I think. It continues to produce flowers and the bees love it. The color is beautiful color. It arrived with buds and is still growing new flowers after several months. It is planted in a bed with lilies and hides the lily stems very well and tolerates the moisture the lilies need without difficulty.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Added Color And Defintion
- Butterflies Loved It
- Easy to care for
- Grew Quickly
- Performed well
Cons
- none
Best Uses
Comments about American Meadows Veronica Purpleicious:
Loved this plant. Add a uniqueness to the garden. I am always looking for something different to add to ordinary flowers.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about American Meadows Veronica Purpleicious:
Very healthy, grew as stated. Nice plant
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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USDA Hardiness Planting Zones
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
- If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will survive the winter temperatures in your area.
- If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
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