Atomic Lilac Speedwell

Group/Class: Atomic Group

Description:

An extremely easy to grow and virtually maintenance-free variety, donning elegant lilac spiky flowers on a mound of fresh green foliage; makes an ideal small groundcover, great in rock gardens

Ornamental Features:

Atomic Lilac Speedwell features beautiful spikes of lilac purple flowers rising above the foliage from early to late summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. It's glossy narrow leaves remain forest green in colour throughout the year. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.

Landscape Attributes:

Atomic Lilac Speedwell is a dense herbaceous evergreen perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.

This is a relatively low maintenance perennial, and should only be pruned after flowering to avoid removing any of the current season's flowers. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Atomic Lilac Speedwell is recommended for the following landscape applications;

• General Garden Use
• Mass Planting
• Border Edging
• Groundcover
• Container Planting
• Rock/Alpine Gardens

Plant Characteristics:

Atomic Lilac Speedwell will grow to be about 16 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 16 inches. Its foliage tends to remain dense right to the ground, not requiring facer plants in front. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 8 years.

This perennial does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers dry to average moisture levels with very well-drained soil, and will often die in standing water. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in sandy soils, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This plant can be propagated by division.

This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid.