Veronica Species, Gentian Speedwell

Veronicagentianoides

Genus
Veronica (veh-RON-ih-ka)
Species
gentianoides (jen-shee-uh-NOY-deez)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Light Blue
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Sorrento, British Columbia

Greenville, Indiana

Barbourville, Kentucky

Roslindale, Massachusetts

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Skaneateles, New York

MOUNT HOOD PARKDALE, Oregon

Spokane, Washington

Merrill, Wisconsin

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Spokane, WA | February 2007 | neutral

Ive had this plant for about five years. It has pritty, dainty, pale blue-white flowers in early spring. Can look a tad weedy after flo...Read More

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Seward, AK (Zone 3b) | November 2002 | neutral

Gentian Speedwell is a low to mid-height erect perennial. It is fast-growing, spreads from the creeping roots, needs little care, and has...Read More

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