MAGIC SHOW ‘Wizard of Ahhs’ Veronica
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners wanting vibrant, pollinator-friendly summer color.
Create a buzz in your summer garden with Veronica MAGIC SHOW® ‘Wizard of Ahhs’. This perennial blooms with violet-blue flowers in early summer, standing 14-16 inches tall and spreading up to 22 inches wide. A light trim after the first bloom encourages reblooming. Hardy in zones 4-8, it thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers moderate to moist soil. This deer-resistant plant is ideal for borders, mass plantings, or container combinations, attracting butterflies and bees. It's a long-blooming selection that adds vibrant color to any landscape.
$19.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
836
/ 3083
#836 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-28%
Below average
Max Height
1418
/ – Inches
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking long-lasting, high-impact summer color
- Eco-conscious homeowners wanting low-maintenance, wildlife-supporting landscapes
- Busy plant lovers needing reliable, low-effort perennial performance
Who should skip it
- Shady garden owners lacking sufficient direct sunlight
- Gardeners dealing with heavy, poorly draining clay soil
- Landscapers prioritizing year-round evergreen foliage interest
Performance breakdown
Pollinator Appeal
Violet-blue spikes act as a high-traffic magnet for local bees.
Maintenance Ease
Simple post-bloom trimming unlocks a reliable second wave of color.
Landscape Versatility
Compact habit fits perfectly in containers, borders, or mass plantings.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deer-resistant, keeping your garden safe from hungry local wildlife.
Bloom Longevity
Extended flowering window provides consistent color throughout the summer season.
Environmental Adaptability
Thrives across five hardiness zones with flexible light and moisture requirements.
Key Specs
Max Height
14 – 18 Inches
Max Spread
18 – 22 Inches
Exposure
Full Sun (+6 hrs.), Part Shade (4-6 hrs.)
Soil Moisture Needs
Moderate, Moist
Hardiness Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Features
- Long season of color
- Attracts butterflies and bees
- Blooms in early summer
- Encourages reblooming with a trim
- Deer resistant
- Suitable for containers
- Vibrant violet-blue flowers
- Pollinator-friendly
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the MAGIC SHOW ‘Wizard of Ahhs’ Veronica for its exceptional quality and reliable performance. Many highlight its vigorous growth and stunning, long lasting blooms that add vibrant color to gardens throughout the season. Gardeners appreciate how easily this plant establishes itself and thrives, returning year after year with impressive displays. Its robust nature and consistent beauty make it a highly valued addition, exceeding expectations for a perennial. The plant's ability to flourish with minimal fuss contributes significantly to its positive reception.
Know before you buy
After the initial early summer bloom fades, give the plant a light trim. This simple maintenance step helps stimulate new growth and encourages a second flush of violet-blue flowers.
MAGIC SHOW ‘Wizard of Ahhs’ is hardy in zones 4 through 8. As long as your garden falls within these climate zones, the plant is capable of surviving the winter outdoors.
Yes, this variety is well-suited for container gardening. Its compact size and 14 to 18-inch height make it an excellent choice for pots, either on its own or as part of a mixed arrangement.
While no plant is completely immune to hungry wildlife, this Veronica is considered deer-resistant. It is generally not a preferred food source for deer, making it a safer bet for gardens in areas with high deer traffic.
It performs best in full sun, which means at least six hours of direct sunlight per day. It can also tolerate part shade, defined as four to six hours of sun, though you may see slightly fewer blooms in lower light conditions.
This plant prefers soil that is kept moderately moist. It does not like to dry out completely, so ensure your planting site or container has consistent access to water.
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