Veronica grandis

Also Known As

Heartleaf Speedwell

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'

planting zones

4a-10b

Veronica grandis plant details

Veronica grandis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Veronica grandis

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in summer
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, long-blooming, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Veronica grandis

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Beautiful planted with butterfly weed, coneflowers and yarrow in regular, well-drained soil, speedwell's spires of purple blooms add a welcome vertical accent, setting off the mounded flower shapes of many summer-blooming perennials.

By: Select Seeds

Appropriately named, this completely new plant from Japan produces, from early Summer until late September, showy lengthening spires up to 12” long of deep royal blue on many 2’-3’ stems. Easy!