Moody Blues Series
Veronica hybrida 'Moody Blues White' ('Available Summer 2027')
Speedwell
- Elegant spikes of pure white flowers bloom early summer to early fall
- Medium green, lance-shaped foliage
- Compact, well-branched habit
- Great for beds, borders, containers and as a cut flower
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Garden
Mass Planting
Deer Resistant
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: 12-14 in
Spread: 12-14 in
Spacing: 6-14 in
Bloom Color: White
Zone: 4-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Border or Bed
- Drought Tolerant
- Garden
- Container
- Summer Bloomer
- Mass Planting
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Fall
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- 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.