Perennials Guide > V Perennials
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Verbascum (Mullein)
Height (inches):18-48, depending on variety
Light Requirements:full/partial sun
Bloom color:pinks, yellows, peaches, smokey purple
Bloom time:summer
Foliage Characteristics:green
Other Notes:attracts hummingbirds, deer resistant
Variety Names:Summer Sorbet, Jackie in Pink, Caribbean Crush, Jackie, Plum Smokey
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Veronica (Speedwell)
Height (inches):6-36, depending on variety
Light Requirements:full/partial sun
Bloom color:blues, violets, pinks
Bloom time:summer or late spring
Foliage Characteristics:dark green, some variegated green, some brillant gold, some silver green
Other Notes:attracts butterflies, good cutflower, deer resistant
Variety Names: Crater Lake Blue, Sunny Border Blue, Rose Shades, Blue Bouquet, Eveline, Royal Candles, Baby Doll, High Five, Corrine Tremaine, Aztec Gold, Red Fox, Ulster Blue Dwarf, Purpleicious, Fairytale, Sightseeing Mix
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Vinca Minor (Periwinkle)
Height (inches):6
Light Requirements:sun or shade
Bloom color:lavender blue
Bloom time:spring
Foliage Characteristics:dark green
Other Notes:deer resistant, groundcover
Variety Names:Minor
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Viola (Sweet Violet)
Height (inches):6-8
Light Requirements:full/partial sun or full/partial shade
Bloom color:deep blue, lavender, purple
Bloom time:spring
Foliage Characteristics:deep green, green with purple, or purple
Other Notes:deer & rabbit resistant, fragrant
Variety Names:Dancing Geisha, Mars, Labradorica