Veronica spicata Baby Bloomer Blue ('Baby Bomb')

– Attracts pollinators, especially bees and butterflies

– Not attractive to deer or rabbits

– Spring: new foliage emerges in tidy mound

– Summer: profuse bloom beginning in early to mid-season

– Fall: may show slight rebloom with deadheading; cut back in late fall

– Winter: dies back to ground in cold zones

– Compact borders

– Containers

– Pollinator gardens

– Edging

– Narrow, lance-shaped, medium green leaves

– Forms a dense, low-growing mound

– Foliage stays neat and compact even without trimming

– Spikes of intense blue-violet flowers with soft pastel undertones

– Short, dense flower wands rise just above the foliage

– Bloom period: early to mid-summer, with potential for rebloom

– Highly floriferous for its compact size

– Plant in spring or early fall for best establishment

– Space 12–14 inches apart to allow full mature spread

– Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil; avoid heavy clay or wet roots

– Loosen soil to improve drainage before planting in compacted areas

– Light mulch can help retain moisture and control weeds

– Deadhead regularly to encourage continued flowering

– Light trim after main flush keeps plant neat and may trigger rebloom

– Cut to ground level in early spring to refresh growth

– Prefers moderate, consistent moisture in well-drained soil

– Water regularly during prolonged droughts or extreme heat

– Drought-tolerant once established but thrives with steady moisture

– Requires full sun (6 or more hours daily) for best flowering and habit

– Can tolerate very light shade but may reduce bloom intensity

– Suitable for small-scale cut flower use

– Best harvested when lower florets are open

– Short spikes make it ideal for miniature arrangements or containers

– Fertilize in spring with balanced, slow-release fertilizer or compost

– Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers to prevent legginess

– Generally low feeding needs if soil is moderately fertile

– Attracts bees, butterflies, and hoverflies

– Produces nectar-rich flowers in mid to late season

– Non-invasive; doesn't self-seed heavily

– Salvia nemorosa – matches bloom season and upright form

– Coreopsis – vibrant yellow contrast and similar sun/water needs

– Lavandula angustifolia – aromatic foliage and structural contrast

– Echinacea – adds height and pollinator diversity

– Nepeta faassenii – soft, spilling habit balances the compact Veronica