1 / 3

Key characteristics

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

Groundcovers

Veronica peduncularis 'Georgia Blue'

Georgia Blue Speedwell

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.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Early to mid spring

Find this plant

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.

Printable plant sheet (PDF)