Veronica ‘Tidal Pool’
Creeping Speedwell |
USDA Zone: 4-9 |
Plant number: 1.540.850
A new hybrid creeping Speedwell from the Chicago Botanic Garden. This plant has inherited the best traits of both its parents ( V. armena and V. pectinata ‘Rosea’). Dense and fast spreading with silvery blue-green leaves. Masses of white eyed, medium to deep blue-violet flowers cover the plants in late April to mid-May. Attractive groundcover all year, handling cold, heat, humidity, rain, and drought equally well. Evergreen. Well suited to the rock garden, or for edging along borders or pathways. Also ideal for planting between flagstones. Clumps may be easily divided in early spring or fall. Evergreen. Developed by Dr. Jim Ault at Chicago Botanic Garden for Chicagoland Grows®. USPP#23341: unlicenced propagation prohibited.
Further details for
Veronica ‘Tidal Pool’
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil Type Normal or Sandy or Clay
Soil pH Neutral or Alkaline or Acid
Soil Moisture Average or Moist
Care Level Easy
Appearance and Characteristics
Flower Colour Deep Blue
Blooming Time Mid Spring
Foliage Color Deep Green Grey Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics Alpine & Rock Containers Deer Resistant Drought Tolerant Edging Rabbit Resistant Evergreen Ground Cover Massed
Flower Head Size Very Small
Height 5-8 cm 2-3 inches
Spread 55-75 cm 21-29 inches
Foot Traffic Light
Growth Rate Fast
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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