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Want an early bloomer? 'Georgia Blue' is a rare, new semi-prostrate Veronica, and one of the few perennial cultivars that finds its peak in early spring. In February through April (when most gardens are still bare or only show slight signs of green) it blooms with abundant, profuse, brilliant violet-blue flowers dotted by elegant pearly-white centers that are a significant attraction to butterflies.

Another delightful feature, its foliage, is reddish-green in the spring, fading to light green. In autumn and winter, the foliage turns from a bronze to ruddy purple.

While evergreen to semi-evergreen Georgia Blue only grows 4-6 inches high, and can quickly creep and spread 2 or more feet, creating a shaggy, carpet-like covering. It is neither invasive nor aggressive, though it does grow vigorously, spreading by creeping rootstocks.

Adaptable to a variety of soils easy-to-grow, drought and heat tolerant, Georgia Blue is extremely hardy and will perform at her best in moist, slightly to moderately acidic soil with excellent drainage.

Georgia Blue will softly wind about ferns and small perennials as well as cascade over rocks or spill out of containers, where she offers the visual appeal of a gently flowing woodland stream. Many gardeners enjoy her as a colorful alternative to grass.

Of course her greatest charm is the early flowers she offers winter-weary gardeners in springtime.

Interesting Fact
Georgia Blue was discovered in the former Soviet republic of Georgia in 1979.

Gardener Tip
Consider Georgia Blue as an underplanting for spring bulbs like daffodil and tulips who will easily protrude above her low foliage, resulting in two tiers of spring color.

This ground cover is a wonderful option for colder regions where it is difficult to find early-flowering plants, as it will survive temperatures below -20F.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 4-9 (-30 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• AHS Heat Zone: 8-2
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Moderate to fast
• Mature height: 4-6"
• Spread: 12-24"
• Spacing: 12-18"
• Tolerant of: Drought, Rabbits
• pH of Soil: 4.5 - 7.5, Ideal pH: 5.5 - 6.5
• Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds
• Grows Under Trees: Conifer - No, Walnut - Yes, Other - Yes
• Cascades: Yes
• Good for borders & edging: Yes
• Spreads by creeping: Yes
• Evergreen: Yes
• Long bloom time: Yes

Reviews

Perfect Plants! 06/10/2023 Product reviewed: Speedwell 'Georgia Blue' {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}

Another hit by Classy Ground Covers 05/18/2022 Product reviewed: Speedwell 'Georgia Blue' {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}

georgia blue ordered in March 2022. 04/05/2022 Product reviewed: Speedwell 'Georgia Blue' {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}

Good looking plants 03/26/2021 Product reviewed: Speedwell 'Georgia Blue' {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}

Wasn't sure what to expect 09/25/2020 Product reviewed: Speedwell 'Georgia Blue' {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}

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