We just had a rainstorm last night, so I think you are seeing some droopy leaves from that. However, I’m not saying that lack of water might not be the problem. I’m trying my best not to overwater this year, as I think i have made that mistake in the past. So, I’m trying to resist turning on the drip tubing when some things look droopy, but I feel (through touch) that the soil is moist. however, I have heard that just a little water to cool things down might be beneficial. So anyway, do you think that veronica is more likely to suffer from too little water, rather than too much? thanks for your help!

I used to live next door in MD. I couldn't keep my Veronicas alive longer than two summers. The combination of heavy downpours and humidity always led to browning and dying. Just like with my lavenders and other herbs. I'm not saying it's impossible, but it hates heavy, waterlogged soil and humidity.

Thank you so much, Jojo! I suspected it might be something to that affect, but really couldnt find anything about that just through a regular google search and veronica is very commonly sold around here, so I thought it was maybe just me. sigh, yet another thing i can’t grow, except maybe in a pot- although, the heat/humidity is still a factor. Might give that a try before I fully give up on it (like brunnera, which i’ve now killed both in ground and in a pot- no more!) thanks again!!

Good luck! The only place where my veronicas, salvias etc. thrived in MD was on top of a rubble that someone left on our property. It was basically a giant hole the size of a garage filled with broken bricks, buried under a thin layer of soil. Needless to say, drainage was perfect in that spot. But the rest of the property... sticky, sticky clay.

But I still enjoyed gardening there. My hydrangeas were spectacular!

Haha- that’s so funny!

yeah, through trial and error, I’ve found certain salvias and hardy geraniums that seem fine. The most common, like s. may night and g. rozanne don‘t do very well here. and yes, i have lots of hydrangeas and i’m actually slowly replacing all my roses with them (not because of soil, but because of japanese beetles……)

Well, hope you’re enjoying Nevada! thanks again!