Description
From midspring to midsummer short blue spikes above prostrate foliage.
Veronica prostrata syn. V. rupestris Sprawling speedwell, Harebell speedwelll Z 4-8
$6.95/potFrom midspring to midsummer short blue spikes above prostrate foliage.
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