Plant Suggestion
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Subject: Plant Suggestion - Veronica Woes
From: Kim
Zone: 5
Date: 11-Jan-06 08:25 AM EST
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Good morning everyone,
I'm looking to change my Veronica - Sunny Border Blue in my full sun border bed. I very much like its height 2.5 ft, foliage, flower colour (purple) and extended bloom period but have had trouble with its longevity. Does any one have a suggestion for another Veronica or another plant?
Thanks
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Subject: RE: Plant Suggestion
From: Michelle. L.
Zone: 5b
Date: 11-Jan-06 09:24 AM EST
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Good Morning Kim... have you thought about lavender?? this would be good if you need to keep it purple for your color scheme..
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Subject: RE: Plant Suggestion
From: Michelle. L.
Zone: 5b
Date: 11-Jan-06 09:26 AM EST
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or i just remembered how about nepeta?? [catmint]
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Subject: RE: Plant Suggestion
From: Kim
Zone:
Date: 11-Jan-06 02:38 PM EST
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Hi,
Thanks for the suggestions. I currently have lavender in front of the veronica. Other plants that are in the bed include: Montgomery Spruce, Echinacea White Swan, Cimicifuga (bugbane) Brunette, Casablanca Lillies, and some inherited clematis
Thanks,
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Subject: RE: Plant Suggestion
From: Ann
Zone: 5
Date: 11-Jan-06 04:15 PM EST
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Mine seems to die back every few years too but self-seeds somewhere else, I just move it back to where I want it. I really like it and it makes a nice cut flower too. If you dead-head it regularly it flowers for such a long time, so give Veronica another try !!!!
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