Mauve Moody Blues Speedwell (Veronica ‘Novavermau' MAUVE MOODY BLUES)
ver-ON-ih-kah ‘Novavermau' MAUVE MOODY BLUES

Deciduous Perennial Upright, Clump-Forming in the Plantaginaceae Family
A mauve-flowered Moody Blues speedwell that arose as a chance mutation of the pink-flowered 'Tickled Pink'.
Veronica spicata 'Novavermau' (Mauve Moody Blues, US Plant Patent 26,621) arose, like its siblings 'Novaverblu' (Dark Blue) and 'Novaverpin' (Pink) - both also audited this batch - from an independent mutation in gamma-irradiated, open-pollinated seed of Veronica 'Tickled Pink', selected by Michael S. Dobres. It forms an upright, clumping habit blooming mauve from May through July, free-flowering with 120-150 flowers per inflorescence, and reblooms well after trimming with no vernalization required.

Pros

  • Very free-flowering - 120-150 flowers per inflorescence
  • Reblooms well after trimming, no cold-period requirement
  • Distinctive mauve color within the Moody Blues series

Cons

  • Growing-condition detail (water needs, pest/disease resistance, pollinator claims) is thin for this specific cultivar beyond the patent itself
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 13 - 18 inches tall. 17 - 18 inches wide.
Sun Exposure Partial Shade - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance Dry - Medium
Zones 4a - 8b (Usually hardy to -30° F)
Tags Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Dry, Full Sun, Medium, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial
Bloom Period May to July, with Good Rebloom after Trimming
Flower Color Mauve
 

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2025 : 04/13 - 10/04

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