Tidy spikes of blue that add vertical punch to the front of the border.
Quick Reference
- Bloom Season
- May to Aug
- USDA Zones
- 3-8
- Sun
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate - regular watering
- Mature Height
- 12-24"
- Bloom Colors
- BluePurplePinkWhite
△ Deer Resistant✿ Pollinator Friendly✦ Low Maintenance✂ Cut Flower
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About This Name
Veronica spicata is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify Speedwell unambiguously. The genus Veronica places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for Speedwell, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Veronica spicata will give you the most precise results.