Veronica 'White Wands' (Veronica alpina x V. spicata)

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Plant Type: bushy, upright, clump-forming, flowering perennial

Plant Family: Plantaginaceae (formerly classified in the family Scrophulariaceae)

Visual Identification: long, narrow spikes of pure white flowers bloom from early to midsummer above the bushy foliage mound of dark green, glossy linear leaves. Extremely showy
, the flowers open from the base upward.

Native Region(s): The alpina half of this hybrid is native to Canada, Greenland, Iceland, the Faroes, Svalbard, most of Europe, parts of Siberia, northern Pakistan, the western Himalayas, and Tibet. The spicata half is native to Albania, Altay, Austria, Baltic States, Bela

Landscape Use:  beds and borders, edging, patio and containers as a "filler." Cottage, informal, or small gardens. Salt tolerant. Deer-resistant. Attracts butterflies.

Height: 14-16 inches

Spread: 16-20 inches

Spacing: 16-20 inches

Hardiness Zones: 4-8

Hardy Down To: -20° F

Light: although tolerant of partial shade (4-6 hours), this plant will flower best in full sun (6+ hours)

Water: average, needs good drainage

Soil: average, humus enriched, loamy, well-drained soil

Maintenance: remove spent flowers to promote additional blooms. Shear back the foliage if it becomes worn-looking after flowering.

Seasons of Interest: early to mid-summer

Floral Arrangement Uses: cut flowers to use as a focal point or accent flower

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    Quick Care Guide

    🌱 𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲, 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝘂𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱, 𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗺𝘆, 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗶𝗹. Potting Mix Recipe: 1 part peat moss or coco coir, 1 part perlite, 1 part compost

    🌤️ 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗻. Although tolerant of partial shade (4-6 hours), this plant will flower best in full sun (6+ hours).

    🌡️ 𝗨𝗦𝗗𝗔 𝗭𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝟰-𝟴. Grows best at an average temperature of 60-75° F. Minimum temperature of -20° F.

    💧 𝗔𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀, 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗰. needs good drainage

    ☠️ 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗧𝗼𝘅𝗶𝗰. No part of the plant is known to be toxic to humans or animals.

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