Veronica spicata
Silver Speedwell
Scrophulariaceae
Perennials
VERONICAHandsome plants ranging from less than an inch tall to 2 ft. in height. Masses of small (1/4- to 1/2 in.-wide) flowers in white, rose, pink, or pale to deep blue make an effective display. Use in borders and rock gardens. Prostrate kinds are good between stepping-stones, as bulb covers. Veronica (a perennial) is often confused with Hebe (a shrub).
Veronica spicataRounded, 1/2 –2-ft.-wide clump sends up 2-ft.-tall stems clothed in pointed oval, glossy green leaves and topped in summer with spikes of bright blue flowers. Long bloom season if faded flowers are removed.
Athyrium filix-femina
Native to much of North America. To 4 ft. or taller, 2–3 ft. wide. Thin, finely divided fronds. ...
Cornus stolonifera 'Kelseyi' ('Nana')
Dwarf form seldom exceeding 1 1/2 ft. tall. Stems not as red as those of species.
Geranium sanguineum striatum
Compact subspecies, only 5–6 in. high. Bears light pink flowers heavily veined with red (its see...
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