Bushy, well-branched perennial with narrow, lance-shaped, green leaves. Upright, candle-like flower spikes are covered with tiny flowers in a variety of colors such as pink, white, purple and blue. Blooms late spring through summer. Great for beds and borders, naturalistic plantings and pollinator gardens.
Veronica hybrid 'Purpleicious'
Speedwell
Image courtesy of Ball Seed
- Intense purple flowers
- Blooms late spring to late summer
- Dark green foliage
- Bushy, clump forming habit
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Garden
Ground Cover
Heat Tolerant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Tolerates light shade and a variety of soil conditions providing they are well-drained. Deadheading spent flowers encourages further blooming. Old stems can be cut to the base in late fall or early spring. Drought tolerant once established but does best with supplemental watering during dry spells.
Height: 16-20 in
Spread: 18-20 in
Spacing: 20-30 in
Bloom Color: Purple
Zone: 5-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Drought Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
- Rock Garden
- Ground Cover
- Container
- Summer Bloomer
- Salt Tolerant
- Edging
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Long Blooming
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
- Creeping/Ground Cover
- Mounding
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Veronica
Common Name: Spiked Speedwell
Bushy, well-branched perennial with narrow, lance-shaped, green leaves. Upright, candle-like flower spikes are covered with tiny flowers in a variety of colors such as pink, white, purple and blue. Blooms late spring through summer. Great for beds and borders, naturalistic plantings and pollinator gardens.