Veronica Speedwell

Veronicas are normally blue but sometime lavender, pink or white. The flowers are spiky and range in height from four feet to a few inches. Bloom period varies from early to late summer Veronica spicata “Blue Peter” grows up to two feet and bloom in mid-summer. Icicle is white and a long bloomer, “Red Fox” is medium height and fairly early. V. prostrata heavenly blue is low and mat forming and early blooming. V. incana is same but has a striking white leaf as well as blue flowers. Moreover these plants like sun but will take some shade. They need adequate moisture but good drainage as well. The soil should be moderately fertile. They are easily divided in spring or fall. Cutting back spent blooms may encourage red bloom.