Northwest Blooms · Groundcovers
Veronica peduncularis 'Georgia Blue'
Georgia Blue Speedwell
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Height
- 4 to 6 in
- Width
- 12 to 18 in
- Flower color
- Bright gentian blue with a white eye, occasionally showing faint violet tones
- Foliage color
- Small, oval to rounded leaves in medium green, often taking on bronze or burgundy tones in cool weather
- Bloom time
- Early to mid spring
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; trim lightly after flowering to maintain a compact mat
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 4 to 8
- Wildlife
- Bees and other early spring pollinators
About this plant
Veronica peduncularis 'Georgia Blue' produces low mats of small, rounded leaves that deepen to bronze tones in cool seasons, setting off clear blue flowers marked with a pale white eye. Blooming begins in early spring and may continue intermittently into mild periods, creating a soft carpet of color that follows the contours of the ground. Foliage remains neat and close to the soil surface throughout the growing season.
Native to regions around the Caucasus and widely cultivated in gardens, it suits rock gardens, edging, and spring containers, where its early bloom and trailing habit weave gentle color through small spaces for seasonal interest.
Works well in
Rock Gardens · Pathways & Walkways · Borders · Pollinator Gardens
Companion plants
Candytuft · Dwarf conifers · Arabis · Blue fescues · Creeping phlox · Dianthus
Design tip
Repeat broad sweeps of blue flowers along path edges or rock gardens to create a strong ribbon of spring color. Combine the low mats with evergreen groundcovers and compact perennials to maintain texture and visual interest long after flowering ends.
