Veronica 'Georgia Blue' | Blue Speedwell | Evergreen Groundcover | Pollinator Perennial | Live Plant | 3.5" Pot or 1 Gallon

Create a stunning carpet of vibrant blue flowers with Veronica 'Georgia Blue', one of the most admired Speedwell groundcovers for sunny gardens. This low-growing, semi-evergreen perennial bursts into bloom from early through late spring with masses of rich cobalt-blue flowers featuring bright white centers. Glossy green foliage develops attractive burgundy and copper tones during cooler months, providing year-round color and interest.

Its dense, spreading habit makes Georgia Blue Veronica an outstanding choice for rock gardens, slopes, borders, pathways, and containers. Easy to grow and drought tolerant once established, this low-maintenance perennial attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds while resisting deer and rabbits.

Whether cascading over retaining walls or filling open spaces in perennial borders, this beautiful groundcover offers season-long beauty with minimal care.

🌿 Key Features

• Brilliant true-blue spring flowers
• Glossy evergreen to semi-evergreen foliage
• Attractive burgundy winter foliage
• Excellent spreading groundcover
• Long-lasting spring blooms
• Pollinator favorite
• Deer and rabbit resistant
• Easy-care perennial

🌱 Plant Details

Botanical Name: Veronica peduncularis 'Georgia Blue'

Common Name: Georgia Blue Speedwell

Plant Type: Semi-Evergreen Perennial Groundcover

Foliage Color: Deep Green with Burgundy Winter Tones

Flower Color: Rich Blue with White Eyes

Bloom Season: Early Spring through Late Spring

Mature Height: 6–8 Inches

Spread: 12–18 Inches

Growth Habit: Low-Growing, Spreading, Mat-Forming

Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Water Needs: Low Once Established

Soil: Well-Drained Soil

Hardiness Zones: USDA 4–9

Characteristics: Pollinator Friendly, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Evergreen to Semi-Evergreen, Low Maintenance

🌼 Garden Uses

Perfect for:

• Rock gardens
• Cottage gardens
• Pollinator gardens
• Groundcover plantings
• Slopes and hillsides
• Garden borders
• Pathway edging
• Containers
• Retaining walls
• Mass plantings
• Xeriscapes

Its vibrant blue blooms create one of the brightest spring displays among low-growing perennials.

🌸 Companion Plants

Pairs beautifully with:

• Salvia 'Caradonna'
• Ophiopogon 'Nigrescens'
• Creeping Thyme
• Sedum
• Dianthus
• Nepeta (Catmint)
• Lavender
• Coreopsis
• Echinacea
• Ornamental Grasses

🌱 Care Instructions

Plant in well-draining soil in full sun for the heaviest flowering.

Water regularly during establishment, then only during extended dry periods.

Lightly shear after flowering to encourage dense growth and maintain a tidy appearance.

Apply mulch sparingly to conserve moisture while avoiding excessive crown moisture.

Divide every few years if desired to refresh vigorous growth.