'Purple Illusion' matches the habit and flower size of 'Wizard of Ahhs', but with thick, purple flowers. Dark green leaves form a thick foliar canopy, so the plant has substance even after it has finished blooming. 'Purple Illusion' requires vernalization to bloom.
Veronica is highly valued for its ease of growth and long bloom time. The spiky flowers are an excellent contrast to the more common rounded flower shapes like Shasta Daisies, Coneflower, and Black Eyed Susans. Expect bees to be buzzing about this plant when in bloom.
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Height:
16.0-18.0 Inches
Spread:
16.0-18.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
Purple shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Early Summer Midsummer Long Blooming
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Cottage Eclectic
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Cut Flower Easy To Grow Mass Planting Salt Tolerant Small
Origin:
Not Native to North America
This perennial is tolerant of a wide range of well-drained soil types. 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. Deadheading will promote additional blooms. Shear back the foliage if it becomes worn-looking after flowering.
Penn State Trials Top Performer -- 2020
Height:
16.0-18.0 Inches
Spread:
16.0-18.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
Purple shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Early Summer Midsummer Long Blooming
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Cottage Eclectic
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Cut Flower Easy To Grow Mass Planting Salt Tolerant Small
Origin:
Not Native to North America
This perennial is tolerant of a wide range of well-drained soil types. 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. Deadheading will promote additional blooms. Shear back the foliage if it becomes worn-looking after flowering.
Penn State Trials Top Performer -- 2020
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