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    Veronica spicata

    Also Known As

    • Veronica spicata subsp. spicata
    • Spike Speedwell

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 24"
    • W: 24"

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

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    Veronica spicata plant details

    Veronica spicata is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer blue 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 spicata

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: plantaginaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 24 IN wide, 24 IN tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Veronica spicata

    USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Compact bushy plants a couple feet tall with narrow, densely packed spikes of dark blue flowers. Probably the most commonly grown species of veronica. Zone 3

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Veronica spicata plant

    How to Grow Veronica spicata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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