![]() ‘Tidal Pool’ has proven to be an easily grown perennial as long as it is planted in a well-drained soil. In northern regions, the 3″–4″ tall plant is covered with small, deep violet-blue flowers from mid to late spring into early summer. This Speedwell will even tolerate light foot traffic. ‘Tidal Pool’ forms a dense, spreading mat of small green leaves with a hint of silver-blue and looks great throughout the entire growing season. Jim Ault’s perennial breeding program at the Chicago Botanic Garden has quickly proven to be a top-notch plant. This plant has inherited the best traits of both its parents ( V. Veronica ‘Tidal Pool’ – USPP 23341 (Speedwell) A new hybrid creeping Speedwell from the Chicago Botanic Garden. ![]() Whether you are a novice or experienced northern gardener, you will be able find something that will add interest to your landscape. Keep checking back as the featured plant will change from time to time. This page will feature some of my favorites. There is a wide variety of great landscape plants available for use in northern regions. ![]() Dense and fast spreading with silvery blue-green leaves. Don’t view plant loss as a totally negative experience as you undoubtedly learned something in trying that specific plant plus it’s demise probably afforded you the space to trial something new. A new hybrid creeping Speedwell from the Chicago Botanic Garden. ![]() But then, that is part of the evolution of a gardener in a harsh climate. I have grown countless varieties of plants in the North and I must admit that I have killed my fair share. ![]()
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