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Beginner
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0.3m
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0.3m
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2-5 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Veronica spicata
Other names: Speedwell
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Genus: Veronica
Species: V. spicata - V. spicata is a compact, clump-forming herbaceous perennial with mid-green, lance shaped leaves. In summer, it bears narrow spikes of pale blue flowers on leafy stems.
Veronica spicata is: Deciduous
Flower: Pale-blue in Summer
Foliage: Green in Summer
Habit: Clump-forming, Upright
Veronica spicata (Speedwell) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), City, Cottage/Informal, Garden edging, Ground Cover
Cultivation: Plant in loamy, moderately fertile soil, that is moist but well-drained. Prefers full sun or part shade.
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Loamy |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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South, East, West |
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Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Comment from
Miriam Mesa-Villalba
The natural habitat of spiked speedwell is on rocks or dry grassland on lime-rich soils. It will do well in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Bees and flies are attracted to the nectar and pollen provided by this plant, as well as burnet moths.
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