| Description | Spiked Speedwell (Veronica spicata) This is the species Veronica which has been used as the parent source for many cultivars. |
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| Plant Type | Perennials Hardy, Site author's observations |
| Hardiness Zone | 4 |
| Sunlight | full, mostly sunny |
| Moisture | average, moist, avoid dry |
| Soil & Site | average, moist, avoid dry |
| Flowers | blue |
| Leaves | green |
| Dimensions | 18-24 by 18-24 inches (HS), probably a bit larger |
| Maintenance | deadhead, cut back to basal growth after flowering, will regrow a mat of foliage |
| Propagation | since it is a species it will come true from seeds, cuttings, division |
| Misc Facts | "Genus name honors Saint Veronica who reportedly gave a handkerchief to Jesus so he could wipe sweat from his face on the way to Calvary, with some genus plants having markings that resemble the markings on the sacred handkerchief. Specific epithet from Latin means spiked in reference to the flower spikes on this plant." (#144) |
| Author's Notes | I grew this for many years at my perennial nursery. This was during the 1980's and there were not many cultivars available. |
| Notes & Reference | #40-Herbaceous Ornamental Plants (Steven Stills), #144-Missouri Botanical Gardens web site (www.missouribotanicalgarden.org), #164-Heritage Flower Farm (www.heritageflowerfarm.com), |
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