Description
Veronica austriaca subsp. teucrium ‘Crater Lake Blue’
Rooting creeping stems form a lush mat of evergreen foliage which produce spikes of the most vivid cobalt blue flowers in late Spring. Veronica austriaca subsp. teucrium ‘Crater Lake Blue’ is a real show stopper for the front of a border. 45cm tall
Speedwells – Veronica
Veronicas are the speedwell’s or Bird’s-Eyes. The name speedwell means ‘good-bye’ and refers to the speed with which the petals fall when you pick the flower.
On the whole Veronicas are native to moisture retentive sites, growing in wet ditches, and flood meadows through to light woodland. They tend to prefer cool summers.
The species usually encountered for the herbaceous border are of fairly easy cultivation provided that over dry conditions are avoided. The taller species produce long lasting pink, lavender or blue spikes for the border which are great for the eye and the insects. Alternatively, species such a V. gentianoides make attractive leaf cover for the edge of a bed with a bonus of palest blue flower spikes in spring
Naming
Veronica is possibly named in honour of St Veronica, the woman of Jerusalem who wiped the face of Christ with a veil while he was on the way to Calvary. According to tradition, the cloth became imprinted with the image of Christ’s face. Feast day July 12th.
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