10 Ideal Companion Plants for Veronica Royal Candles

With its upright habit and rich purple flower spikes, Veronica royal candles makes a bold statement in borders and cottage gardens Combine this eye-catching perennial with companion plants that complement its form, color and blooming season

Here are 10 excellent options for pairing with Veronica royal candles

1. Coreopsis

Coreopsis offers a continuous display of bright yellow daisy-like blooms from early summer into fall. The sunny flowers contrast beautifully with Veronica’s purple tones. Try Coreopsis ‘Moonbeam’ or ‘Zagreb’ as ideal compact companions.

2. Salvia

Salvia produces vertical spikes of flower similar to Veronica. Choose purple varieties like Salvia x sylvestris ‘Mainacht’ or blue types such as Salvia farinacea ‘Victoria Blue’ for gorgeous color combos.

3. Achillea

Achillea’s flat-topped clusters of delicate flowers bloom prolifically in summer. Yarrow’s ferny foliage and long-lasting cuts pair wonderfully with Veronica. Achillea ‘Moonshine’ has sunlight yellow blooms.

4. Lavandula

Lavender’s fragrant purple flowers and gray-green foliage complement Veronica’s habit and hues. Choose compact types like Lavandula angustifolia ‘Munstead’ that won’t overwhelm the shorter Veronica plants.

5. Nepeta

The small blue flowers of catmint bloom bountifully from late spring into summer alongside Veronica. Nepeta x faassenii ‘Walker’s Low’ displays masses of blue and pairs perfectly with Veronica’s upright purple spikes.

6. Monarda

Bee balm offers tiered whorls of flowers in shades of purple, pink or red during the summer months. Monarda didyma ‘Petite Delight’ is a dwarf variety under 2 feet that won’t outgrow Veronica.

7. Sedum

Sedum’s succulent foliage in shades of gray, green and red makes an attractive low carpet in front of Veronica. Choose compact stonecrops like Sedum reflexum ‘Blue Spruce’ or Sedum rupestre ‘Angelina’.

8. Heuchera

Coral bell’s ruffled foliage comes in a palette that pairs elegantly with Veronica’s form and color. Try Heuchera villosa ‘Caramel’ or Heuchera ‘Palace Purple’ with deep red-purple leaves.

9. Geranium

Hardy geranium’s low mounding form makes a nice companion for Veronica’s upright habit. Geranium macrorrhizum ‘Bevan’s Variety’ has light pink flowers and aromatic foliage.

10. Aster

Fall asters bloom as Veronica’s flowers fade, extending the season. Aster novibelgii ‘Professor Kippenburg’ is a compact mound completely covered in lavender-blue flowers in autumn.

When combining Veronica with other perennials, pay attention to bloom time, color, foliage and mature height to create pleasing plant partnerships. Give Veronica and its companions full sun exposure and average to dry soil for optimal performance.