Veronica 'Very Van Gogh' - Spike Speedwell Ornamental Leaves as redbuds belong to the

as redbuds belong to the pea family

at pond edges

Though redbuds are not known for their fall foliage they continue to perform into autumn with a nice yellow and orange leaf color

transforming bare branches into clouds of brilliant white that announce spring's arrival with undeniable authority

Veronica 'Very Van Gogh' - Spike Speedwell Ornamental Leaves as redbuds belong to theSome plants demand to be seen and this picturesque veronica certainly makes an impression. The flowers, that emerge green and transition to a radiant purple, are reminiscent of the long brush strokes used by the artist Vincent Van Gogh in his many impressionistic oil paintings. The bottle brush like spikes proliferate during a long bloom period from mid to late summer. You'll find that pollinators flock to the flowers of veronica, which are wonderful