Vaccinium
V. ovalifolium (N)
Oval Leaf Blueberry
Oval Leaf Huckleberry

Height:	0.4-4 m (1-13') depending on snow and light conditions.
Spread:	2-3 m (6.5-10')
Soil:	Moist, well-drained, acidic, and sandy or loamy soil.
Exposure:	Semi or no shade.
Flowers:	Pink urn-shaped flowers from May to July.
Berries:	Edible blue-black berries from June to August.
Cold Hardiness:	Zone 3 (hardy to -40°C or -40°F)
Suggested Uses:	Naturalizing; Plant on slopes.
General Information:	Native to the Pacific Northwest; Branches turn red in fall; Attracts birds and butterflies.

V. ovatum (N)
Evergreen Huckleberry

Height:	90 cm (36")
Spread:	60 cm (24")
Soil:	Prefers humus-rich, acidic soil.
Exposure:	Partial sun and/or partial shade.
Flowers:	Clusters of pink flowers in spring.
Berries:	Black berries in autumn.
Cold Hardiness:	Zone 7-9 (hardy to -18°C or 0°F)
Suggested Uses:	Naturalizing; Ornamental shrub.
General Information:	Deer resistant; Drought tolerant; Evergreen; Native.

V. oxycoccus (N)
Bog Cranberry

Height:	Usually 10-20 cm (4-8")
Spread:	60 cm (24")
Soil:	Prefers moist to boggy soil.
Exposure:	Partial sun and/or partial shade.
Flowers:	Deep pink petals in spring.
Berries:	Fruit in summer and fall.
Cold Hardiness:	Zone 6-9 (hardy to -23°C or -10°F)
Suggested Uses:	Naturalizing.
General Information:	Native.

Vancouveria hexandra (N)
American Barrenwort

Height:	40 cm (16")
Spread:	40 cm (16")
Soil:	Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
Exposure:	Partial shade.
Flowers:	White flowers in late spring to early summer.
Cold Hardiness:	Zone 4-9 (hardy to -34°C or -30°F)
Suggested Uses:	Rock garden or woodland garden.
General Information:	Drought tolerant; Deer resistant; Native to the Pacific Northwest; Deciduous.

Veronica
V. liwanensis
Turkish Speedwell

Height:	3-5 cm (1-2")
Spread:	30-45 cm (12-18")
Soil:	Well-drained soil.
Exposure:	Full sun to partial shade.
Flowers:	Bright blue flowers from April - June.
Cold Hardiness:	Zone 3-9 (hardy to -40°C or -40°F)
Suggested Uses:	Accents; Alpine and rock gardens; Edges.
General Information:	Deer and rabbit resistant; Drought tolerant; Evergreen.

V. whitleyi
Whitley's Speedwell

Height:	5-10 cm (2-4")
Spread:	35-45 cm (14-18")
Soil:	Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
Exposure:	Full sun.
Flowers:	Smothered with bright blue flowers from May to June, then flowers lightly for the rest of the growing season.
Cold Hardiness:	Zone 3-9 (hardy to -40°C or -40°F)
Suggested Uses:	Mass planting; Rock garden.
General Information:	Drought tolerant; Deer resistant; Evergreen.

Vinca major
Blue Buttons
Greater Periwinkle
V.m. 'Maculata'

Height:	45 cm (18")
Spread:	60-75 cm (24-30")
Soil:	Does well in average garden soil.
Exposure:	Full shade.
Flowers:	Blue-violet flowers spring to fall.
Cold Hardiness:	Zone 7-11 (hardy to -18°C or 0°F)
Suggested Uses:	Mass planting; Window boxes or tall containers.
General Information:	Drought tolerant; Deer resistant; Evergreen.

V.m. 'Variegata'

Height:	45 cm (18")
Spread:	60-75 cm (24-30")
Soil:	Does well in average garden soil.
Exposure:	Full shade.
Flowers:	Blue-violet flowers spring to fall.
Cold Hardiness:	Zone 7-11 (hardy to -18°C or 0°F)
Suggested Uses:	Mass planting; Window boxes or tall containers.
General Information:	Drought tolerant; Deer resistant; Evergreen.

Vinca minor
Creeping Myrtle
Lesser Periwinkle
V.m. 'Atropurpurea'
Purple Periwinkle

Height:	15 cm (4")
Spread:	60-75 cm (24-30")
Soil:	Does well in average garden soil
Exposure:	Full shade.
Flowers:	Purple flowers entire growing season; Most intense flowering in spring.
Cold Hardiness:	Zone 3-9 (hardy to -40°C or -40°F)
Suggested Uses:	Mass planting; Add spring colour to garden.
General Information:	Drought tolerant; Deer resistant; Evergreen.

V.m. 'Bowles' Blue'
Blue Periwinkle

Height:	15 cm (6")
Spread:	60-75 cm (24-30")
Soil:	Does well in average garden soil.
Exposure:	Full shade.
Flowers:	Blue flowers all growing season; Most intense flowering in spring.
Cold Hardiness:	Zone 4-9 (hardy to -34°C or -30°F)
Suggested Uses:	Mass planting; Add spring colour to garden.
General Information:	Drought tolerant; Deer resistant; Evergreen.

V.m. 'Double Blue'

Height:	15 cm (6")
Spread:	60-75 cm (24-30")
Soil:	Does well in average garden soil.
Exposure:	Full shade.
Flowers:	Unique multi-petaled blue flowers.
Cold Hardiness:	Zone 4-9 (hardy to -34°C or -30°F)
Suggested Uses:	Mass planting; Add spring colour to garden.
General Information:	Drought tolerant; Deer resistant; Evergreen.

V.m. 'Double Purple'

Height:	15 cm (6")
Spread:	60-75 cm (24-30")
Soil:	Does well in average garden soil.
Exposure:	Full shade.
Flowers:	Multi-petaled, deep purple flowers.
Cold Hardiness:	Zone 4-9 (hardy to -34°C or -30°F)
Suggested Uses:	Mass planting; Add spring colour to garden.
General Information:	Drought tolerant; Deer resistant; Evergreen.

V.m. 'Gertrude Jekyll'
White Periwinkle

Height:	10 cm (4")
Spread:	60-75 cm (24-30")
Soil:	Does well in average garden soil.
Exposure:	Full shade.
Flowers:	Attractive white blossoms all growing season; Most intense flowering in spring.
Cold Hardiness:	Zone 4-9 (hardy to -34°C or -30°F)
Suggested Uses:	Mass planting; Add spring colour to garden.
General Information:	Drought tolerant; Deer resistant; Evergreen.

V.m. 'Ralph Shugert'
Variegated Periwinkle

Height:	10 cm (4")
Spread:	60-75 cm (24-30")
Soil:	Does well in average garden soil.
Exposure:	Full shade.
Flowers:	Brilliant blue blossoms all growing season; Most intense flowering in spring.
Cold Hardiness:	Zone 3-9 (hardy to -40°C or -40°F)
Suggested Uses:	Mass planting; Add spring colour to garden.
General Information:	Drought tolerant; Deer resistant; Evergreen.