Veronica sp. (Speedwell)

Veronica sp. (Speedwell) purple flower close up with green serrated leaves on a tall spike
Veronica sp. (Speedwell) purple flower spike standing tall above thick green serrated foliage in a container

Botanical name: Veronica sp.

Common name: Speedwell

Family: Plantaginaceae

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyBlue, lavender, purple flowersWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

It forms a low bushy mound of dark green leaves, bearing short spikes of bright blue flowers in early summer for several weeks.




Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/veronica_sp.htm