Veronica prostrata 'Aztec Gold'

Speedwell

PP13354

Veronica prostrata 'Aztec Gold' - Speedwell from Moose Crossing Garden Center

  • Forms a mat with brilliant gold foliage
  • Violet-blue flowers in late spring to early summer
  • Foliage is chartreuse in partial shade
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Container
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Garden
Garden
Ground Cover
Ground Cover
Heat Tolerant
Heat Tolerant

Bushy, well-branched perennial with narrow, lance-shaped, green leaves. Upright, candle-like flower spikes are covered with tiny flowers in a variety of colors such as pink, white, purple and blue. Blooms late spring through summer. Great for beds and borders, naturalistic plantings and pollinator gardens.



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Prefers average, medium moisture, well drained soil and full sun Avoid wet winter conditions, Ensure consistent moisture in summer Deadhead to extend bloom time


Height: 3-4 in
Spread: 12-24 in
Spacing: 18 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Blue, Violet
Zone: 3-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Ground Cover
  • Garden
  • Border or Bed
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Heat Tolerant
  • Salt Tolerant
  • Edging
  • Container
  • Summer Bloomer
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Long Blooming
  • Rock Garden

Critter Resistance:

  • Rabbit Resistant
  • Deer Resistant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Habit:

  • Upright
  • Creeping/Ground Cover
  • Mounding

Foliage Color:

  • Green
  • Burgundy

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer
  • Spring

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Pollinators
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Hummingbirds

Soil Moisture:

  • Moist, Well-Drained
  • Average Water


Genus Overview: Veronica

Common Name: Spiked Speedwell

Bushy, well-branched perennial with narrow, lance-shaped, green leaves. Upright, candle-like flower spikes are covered with tiny flowers in a variety of colors such as pink, white, purple and blue. Blooms late spring through summer. Great for beds and borders, naturalistic plantings and pollinator gardens.