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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
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
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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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