Veronica missurica subsp. stellata
western mountain kittentails
A clump-forming, herbaceous perennial to about 15cm high, with deeply toothed, slightly hairy, rounded to kidney-shaped leaves. Short, upright spikes of pendent, bell-shaped blue-purple flowers with conspicuous bracts are produced in spring and early summer
Other common names
Columbia synthyrisColumbia kittentails
Synonyms
Synthyris missurica 'Stellata'Veronica missurica 'Stellata'
see moreSynthyris stellata
Synthyris missurica subsp. stellata
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue Purple | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue Purple | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Veronica can be annuals, perennials or sub-shrubs with paired leaves and small flowers usually in terminal or axillary racemes or spikes
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- W USA
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in partial or deep shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by division in early spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildflower meadow
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to downy mildews, fungal leaf spot, fungal rot, Phytophthora and sometimes honey fungus
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