Veronica, Spike Speedwell 'Blue Charm'

Veronicaspicata

Genus
Veronica (veh-RON-ih-ka)
Species
spicata (spi-KAH-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 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)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Light Blue
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Blooms repeatedly
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
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Idaho Falls, Idaho

Wakefield, Massachusetts

Lincoln, Nebraska

Chiloquin, Oregon

Houston, Texas

Lewisville, Texas

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Kalama, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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O
Chiloquin, OR | July 2009 | positive

Self-seeds a little but is not aggressive.

C
Idaho Falls, ID | June 2008 | positive

Large, long flower spikes. More robust stems than my other Veronicas. Excellent cut flower.

S
Virginia Beach, VA | May 2006 | positive

Very nice plant, comes back every year. Easy to divide in spring or fall.

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