TROPICAL PLANT ENCYCLOPEDIA


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Veronica sp., Speedwell. Veronica spicata 'Royal Candles'
Veronica spicata 'Royal Candles'

Veronica sp.

Speedwell
Family: Plantaginaceae
Small plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterRegular waterBlue, lavender, purple flowersWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSubtropical or temperate zone 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