Veronica perfoliata - Digger’s Speedwell
Looking for a plant with both charm and toughness? Meet Veronica perfoliata, an Aussie native that dresses up the garden in green-grey foliage and bursts of purple-blue flowers. Its rounded leaves clasp the stems like botanical jewellery, giving it a quirky, sculptural look that’s just as pretty in a vase as it is in the garden.
This beauty is as easy-going as they come - happy in poor soils and drought-tolerant once established. Plant it en masse for a silvery drift, tuck it into a native garden, or mix it with perennials for a soft contrast. Plus, it doubles as a cut flower so you can enjoy its flair indoors too.
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Mature height: 1-1.2 m
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Mature width: 1 m
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Light needs: Full sun to part shade
