CRYSTAL RIVER® veronica
Veronica 'Reavis'
This exceptional evergreen groundcover, a hybrid between Veronica liwanensis and Veronica pectinata, combines the best qualities of both parents and demonstrates hybrid vigor as well. The tiny blue flowers appear in a solid mass in the spring, with scattered blooms throughout the season. Fast growing and vigorous. Perennial. Xeriscape.
Tips from the pros: Requiring little care, it is tolerant of low water conditions and alkaline soil.
Plant Type | Groundcover |
Height | 2-3 inches |
Width | 20-30 inches |
Flowering Season | April to June; scattered blooms later |
Flower Color | Blue |
Sun | Sun, Part Sun |
Water Needs | Moderate to xeric |
USDA Hardiness Zone | Zones 3-7 |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sandy |
Deer Resistant | Yes |
Good for Pollination | No |
Winter Interest | Yes |
North American Native | No |
Year Introduced | 2003 |
Annual Commercial Maintenance | Hand rake or run hand over to remove any dead foliage in spring |
5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance | Trim out any dead, divide over grown areas and add plantings where desired. |
Elevation Guide | Up to 8150 ft |