Veronica gentianoides

Also Known As

Spike Speedwell

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 8"-18"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

4a-8b

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Veronica gentianoides plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Veronica gentianoides

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 8 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: blue and white blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Veronica gentianoides

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

These pale blue flower spikes are best massed and look especially good with Doronicum or other early golden yellow flowers. Good for cutting. Let it colonize for the best effect. Attractive gentian-like basal foliage. Native to the Caucasus.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

One of the very best upright veronicas. The foliage, which indeed has a gentian-like look to it, forms a neat basal rosette, flowers are on spikes a couple feet tall, in shades of delightful, pale blue, over a very long period over the course of the summer, particularly if you deadhead. Vastly superior to the more common var spicata, not sure why it isn't more widely grown. Zone 5