Veronica Moody Blues Dark Blue
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners wanting long-lasting, vibrant floral displays.
Veronica Moody Blues® Dark Blue offers a stunning display of deep blue to royal purple bloom wands from late spring until the first frost. This compact perennial boasts vibrant color with less foliage, making it a standout in any garden. It thrives in full sun and moist, well-drained soil, providing a sweetly fragrant addition to beds, borders, and containers. Its virtually carefree nature once established and its excellent performance as a cut flower make it a versatile and rewarding choice for gardeners seeking long-lasting, beautiful blooms.
$14.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
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Category Rank
1601
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Price vs Category Average
-63%
Below average
SKU
36404
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking rare, dramatic color for sophisticated borders
- Landscapers wanting long-lasting vertical interest throughout the season
- Eco-conscious growers looking for easy-care pollinator support
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in humid climates prone to fungal issues
- Owners of heavy, water-retaining clay soil types
- Busy homeowners preferring a strictly hands-off gardening experience
Performance breakdown
Bloom Duration
Consistent color production from late spring through the first frost.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal intervention once established in the garden.
Pollinator Appeal
Highly effective at drawing bees and butterflies to the landscape.
Container Suitability
Compact growth habit makes it perfect for pots and borders.
Cut Flower Utility
Sturdy stems and fragrant blooms perform beautifully in indoor arrangements.
Establishment Speed
Blooms reliably in the first year without needing cold vernalization.
Key Specs
SKU
36404
Genus
Veronica
Species
spicata
Variety
'Novaverblu'
Item Form
1-Quart
Mature Height
14 in
Mature Width
14 in
Hardiness Zones
6 - 9
Features
- Blooms profusely until first frost.
- Compact habit with abundant vibrant color.
- Sweetly fragrant deep blue/purple flowers.
- Encourages reblooming when cut.
- Blooms first year, no vernalization needed.
- Virtually carefree maintenance.
- Ideal for borders and containers.
- Excellent cut flower.
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality of the Veronica Moody Blues plants upon arrival, noting they are robust and well packaged. The primary delight centers on the reliable, deep blue color which truly lives up to its "Moody Blues" name, offering a striking visual impact in the garden. Gardeners appreciate the plant's vigor and its ability to establish quickly, making it a dependable choice for adding rich color and vertical interest. This variety is seen as a high quality, reliable performer that delivers excellent aesthetic value.
Know before you buy
This variety is a prolific bloomer that produces deep blue to purple wands from late spring continuously until the first frost of autumn.
No, this Veronica does not require vernalization. It is bred to bloom in its first year, so you can expect flowers shortly after planting.
Yes, its compact 14-inch habit makes it an excellent choice for containers and borders where space might be limited.
The plant is an excellent cut flower; regularly trimming the spent blooms will encourage the plant to rebloom and maintain its vibrant display.
For the best performance, plant it in a location that receives full sun and ensure the soil is loamy and well-drained with moderate moisture.
Yes, the fragrant, nectar-rich flowers are highly attractive to pollinators, making it a great addition to a pollinator-friendly garden.
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