Veronica Very VanGogh #1

Common Name: Spike Speedwell

This posh perennial produces a plethora of paintbrush-like, purple flowers on heavily branched scapes from midsummer into late summer. Honeybees, hummingbirds, and butterflies delight in their sweet nectar. Each main flower spike is surrounded by up to a dozen secondary flower spikes, resulting in a prolonged season of bloom. The bright green, upright clumping foliage may take on some red tones in fall.

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.

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

Photo Credit: Walter’s Gardens, Inc