Spike Speedwell

Veronica prostrata Aztec Gold This veronica is a wonderful, easy to grow perennial that adds great color in the garden all season long. Its sun-proof, brilliant gold leaves form a wide, low, spreading mound. In early summer, short spikes of sky blue flowers appear just above the foliage. A wonderful groundcover for small, sunny spaces.    Height: 6 inches    Width: 12 inches    Zone: 3-9 Zone Map    Exposure: Full Sun/Part Sun    Landscape Uses:  Border, Cut        Butterfly    Bloom: Violet Blue    Blooms: Spring    Grown in: 3.5" pot    Cannot ship to: HI/PR    Ships: Mid-Late May 2008 Buy 3 or more & Save! $7.99

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This perennial is tolerant of a range of well-drained soil types from average to dry. Amending soils, especially very heavy and light types, with generous amounts of organic matter will result in improved performance. Although tolerant of partial shade, it will flower better in full sun. 'Aztec Gold' tends to be more chartreuse when grown in partial shade, and true yellow in full sun.

Division of the clump can be done in the spring and stem cuttings can be taken in the summer. Dead heading the spent flowers may encourage a longer blooming period. Plant prefers the sun and a well drained soil that does not dry out. Hardy and easy to grow. The flowers are long-blooming and arranged on long erect spikes. Seeds can be sown after collecting them in the late spring.

Propagation Method: Cuttings, Division

Root Form: Rhizome

Soil Condition: Loamy, Well drained, Neutral ph

Environmental: Drought tolerant, Humidity intolerant