Veronica umbrosa ‘Georgia Blue’

 

Plant of the Month May 2026

Veronica umbrosa ‘Georgia Blue’.

GENERAL INFORMATION: This delightful plant was discovered by Roy Lancaster in the Republic of Georgia in 1979. I saw it in a wonderful bed at Ness Botanic Gardens 12 years later and was impressed. Veronica species are in the family Plantaginaceae, formerly in the Scrophulariaceae..

Synonym: Veronica pedicularis ‘Georgia Blue’.

Common Name: Georgia Blue speedwell.

Life Cycle: Herbaceous semi-evergreen perennial.

Height: to 10 cm with a spread of 1m.

Bloom Time:  May to June in Southern Ontario with sporadic flowering during the summer.

Flower Colour & Size: Small, bright blue flowers with a conspicuous white eye.

Scent: Faint to none.

Leaves: Very small, lance-shaped, deep green, bronze tinted, semi-evergreen leaves.

Range: West Caucasus mountains.

Habitat: Grows in the alpine regions.

CULTIVATION: 

Plant: Divide frequently to maintain vigour.

Light: Full sun, with some protection rom very strong sunlight.

Soil: Most well drained soils.

Water: Average.

USDA Hardiness: Zones 4-9.

Companion planting: Rock garden plants.

Pests and diseases: Usually problem free. (May have some susceptibility to mildews.)

Pollinators: Butterflies, humming birds.

Propagation: Divide in spring or fall. 

Seeds: May not come true from seed.

Toxicity: No known toxicity

References: 

https://www.gardenersworld.com/plants/veronica-umbrosa-georgia-blue/

https://www.gardenia.net/plant/veronica-umbrosa-georgia-blue-speedwell

Anna Leggatt (Toronto Master Gardener).