Veronica Longifolia or Long Leaf Speedwell

One of the tallest selections of Speedwell, making a great display in the summer garden, and exceptional for cutting.

Plants form a bushy, upright clump of bright green leaves, bearing long, branching spikes of bright violet-blue flowers in midsummer.

Veronica closeup

How to grow

May require staking to keep plants from flopping. Clumps are easily divided in spring or fall. Flowers are attractive to butterflies!

Hardiness zone: 3-9

Sun Exposure: Full Sun  

Soil Moisture: Average or Moist

Flower Color: Deep Blue

Blooming Time: Early- Mid Summer  
Foliage Color: Deep Green

Plant Uses: Border, Cut Flower

FlowerHead Size: very Large

Height: 35-39 inches

Spread: 22-27 inches

Resistant for: Rabbit and Deer

Attracts: Attracts Butterflies