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Veronica spicata Red Fox

Scientific Name: Veronica spicata 'Rotfuchs'

Also Known As

  • Veronica longifolia 'Red Fox'
  • Veronica spicata 'Red Fox'
  • Spiked Speedwell

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Veronica spicata Red Fox plant details

Veronica spicata Red Fox is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer pink and red flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Veronica spicata Red Fox

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: clumping, cutting garden, flower spikes

GROWING CONDITIONS for Veronica spicata Red Fox

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Rosey red tapering spikes of color on 12-18" tall stems glow when paired with blues and purples! Blooms late spring to early summer…also a great cut flower. Low foliage clumps out to about 2 ½' and prefers sun to part sun, most soils and regular water. Attracts bees and butterflies, but repels deer.
Zn 3. Clump forming. Red flower spikes.

Gardening facts about Veronica spicata Red Fox plant

How to Grow Veronica spicata Red Fox

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • red
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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