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.