Veronica DaVinci Delight #1

Common Name: Spike Speedwell

A delightful, dense Veronica with lots of branching on each stem resulting in numerous flower spikes. In early summer, soft lilac purple flowers open from light colored buds. Compared with ‘Very Van Gogh’, this selection is more compact and has a lighter purple flowers. Use this broad, well-rounded selection for filling in along the front of the border. Deep green foliage has shown good mildew resistance.

Veronica is highly valued for its ease of growth and long bloom time. The spiky flowers are an excellent contrast to the more common rounded flower shapes like Shasta Daisies, Coneflower, and Black Eyed Susans. Expect bees to be buzzing about this plant when in bloom.

Characteristics:

• Height: 18.0-20.0 Inches
• Spread: 24.0-28.0 Inches
• Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8
• Flower Color: Purple shades
• Foliage Color: Green shades
• Sunlight: Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun), Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
• Water Requirements: Average Water Needs, Consistent Water Needs
• Bloomtime: Midsummer, Late Summer, Long Blooming
• Attracts Wings: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Bee Friendly
• Critter Resistant: Deer Resistant
• Growth Rate: Medium

Photo Credit: Walters Gardens, Inc