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Veronica, Speedwell 'Blue Giant'

Veronicalongifolia

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Genus

Veronica (veh-RON-ih-ka)

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Species

longifolia (lon-jee-FOH-lee-uh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

This plant is resistant to deer

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Blue-Violet

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

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Gardener's Notes:

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ROSLINDALE, MA | February 2014 | positive

Also known as Veronica 'Blauriesin.' (blue giantess)

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