Caledonia cut-leaf kittentail

Veronica 'Caledonia'

PerennialPlantaginaceae

Caledonia cut-leaf kittentail
Deer-resistantDrought tolerantEvergreen
USDA zones7 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size18 to 24 inches tall18+ inches wide
Bloom season
Spring, summer, autumn
Bloom color
Purple-blue
Soil types
Sand, loam, clay

Garden uses

BorderCottage gardenCut flowerHedgePollinator gardenRock garden

Attracts

ButterfliesHummingbirdsBeesBirds

Notes

'Caledonia' cut-leaf kittentail (Veronica 'Caledonia') is a perennial for borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens, and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It bears purple-blue flowers in spring, summer, and autumn. It sits low on the menu for deer. The plant is evergreen and drought tolerant, and it draws butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds.

Pairs well with Purple top, Society garlic, and Mondo grass.

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