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Vaccinium macrodarpon Cranberry Sun Moist Soil Contrary to popular belief, cranberries can be grown in the average garden as long as they receive regular irrigation. They make a cute evergreen groundcover with a bonus of delicious berries. Acid soil. Hardy to Zone 2. $4.00
Vaccinium parvifolium Red Huckleberry Sun to Shade Airy deciduous shrub. Bright red berries taste great when ripe. Good for woodland gardens with rich woody soil. Northwest Native Plant. Height 4 - 5ft. Hardy to Zone 4 - 5. $6.00
Vaccinium vitis idaea Lingonberry Part Sun to Shade Slow creeping evergreen shrub with leathery glossy leaves. Red cranberry tasting berries. Height 10in. Hardy to Zone 4 - 5. $4.50
Valeriana officinallis True Valerian Sun to Part Shade Heliotrope scented flowers forming loose clusters. Medicinal herb grown for the roots. Dead head before seeds form to keep in line. Height 4ft. Hardy to Zone 3. $3.00
Vancouveria hexandra Inside Out Flower Part to Full Shade Our native epimedium cousin with white shooting star like flowers. Height 12 - 18in. Hardy to Zone 5. $4.00
Veronica gentianoides Gentian Speedwell Sun The first Veronica to bloom, flowers of palest blue with blue veining in spikes May through June. Flat glossy green leaves. Height 2ft. Hardy to Zone 4. $3.00
Veronica gentianoides variegata Variegated Gentian Speedwell Sun to Part Shade One of the first Veronica's to bloom, flowers of palest blue with blue veining in spikes may through June. Lovely white variegated foliage. Height 2ft. Hardy to Zone 4. $5.00
Veronica grandis holophylla Crater Lake Blue Part to Full Sun Dark true blue flowers smother the plant in early June. Not long blooming, but intense when it does. This is my favorite Veronica. Height 1ft. Hardy to Zone 4. $4.00
Veronica peduncularis Georgia Blue Sun Well Drained Dark, true blue flowers beginning in May, repeating on and off all summer. Evergreen foliage turns bronze in winter. Height 6in. Hardy to Zone 6. $4.00
Veronica prostrata Harebell Speedwell Sun Small carpet forming mat of dark green, topped by cobalt blue flowers June through July. Height 3in. Hardy to Zone 4. $4.00
Veronica spicata Blue spikes 2ft. Pt/Full Sun Well Drained A very long blooming hybrid. Bright blue spikes that keep coming with regular dead heading. Hardy to Zone 3. $3.50
Veronica spicata Pink Damask 3ft. Sun Light rose pink spikes in July thru August. A choice vertical accent for full sun borders. $4.00
Veronica spicata nana Blue Carpet Speedwell Part to Full Sun Cute little blue spikes above dense mat of foliage June through August. Good edging or for rock gardens. Height 6in. Hardy to Zone 3. $4.00
Veronica teucrium Royal Blue Speedwell Sun Well Drained Fairly large flowers (for a Veronica), in loose spikes starting in late May and repeating through summer. Height 2ft. Hardy to Zone 3. $4.00
Veronicastrum virginicum Album / Culvers Root Sun Well Drained Imagine a 6ft. White Veronica. Excellent where a vertical statement is needed. Height 6ft. Hardy to Zone 3. $4.00
Vinca major varigata Part Shade Large variety with creamy white variegated leaves. Perfect for baskets, boxes or beds. Trailing vines to 3ft. Hardy to Zone 6. $3.00
Vinca minor Periwinkle Blue Sun to Shade Evergreen ground cover for problem areas, banks, dry shade, erosion control. Typical blue flower blooms April through May. Height 3in. Hardy to Zone 4. $3.00
Vinca minor alba Periwinkle White Sun to Shade Pure white flowered variety. Nice over bright late spring bulbs. Blooms April and May. Height 3in. Hardy in Zone 4. $3.00
Vinca minor rosea Periwinkle Wine Sun to Shade Flowers of plum purple bloom April to May. This is a beautiful variety. Height 3in. Hardy to Zone 4. $3.00
Viola Orchid Flower Part to Full Shade Runners form on tight rosettes of small rounded leaves with purple highlights. Typical Violet flowers of orchid purple. Hardy to Zone 4. $3.00
Viola glabella Yellow Wood Violet Shade Moist Lush light green heart shaped leaves. Bright yellow flowers with lowest petal striped purple. Suitable for bog planting. Height 8 - 10in. Hardy to Zone 4. $4.00
Viola odorata Pink Part to Full Shade True pink violets in Spring (March thru May). Height 6". Hardy to Zone 5. $3.00
Viola odorata Royal Robe Part to Full Shade Dark purple fragrant flowers. Good ground cover under shrubs and trees. Height 8in. Hardy to Zone 5. $3.00
Viola odorata White Part to Full Shade Fragrant white Violet on tufted plants with runners. Good ground cover in shade. Blooms March through May. Height 8in. Hardy to Zone 5. $3.00
Viola sempervirens Evergreen Violet Part Shade Slowly spreading evergreen mats of dark green heart shaped leaves with bright yellow flowers penciled with purple black. Likes moist to dry soil. Not very picky. Height 2in. Hardy to Zone 3. $4.00
Viola sororia Butterfly Violet Part Shade Rich Soil East coast native with palest blue-white flowers heavily veined in blue that bloom in spring. Height 6in. Hardy to Zone 4. $4.00