Veronica longifolia 'Candela Purple'
Speedwell
Image courtesy of Swift Greenhouses
- Intense, violet-blue flower spikes bloom in summer
- Lush green foliage, long bloom time
- Great for beds, borders, rock gardens and containers
Border or Bed
Container
Garden
Heat Tolerant
Long Blooming
Rock Garden
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: 14 in
Bloom Color: Purple
Zone: 5-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Rock Garden
- Container
- Heat Tolerant
- Summer Bloomer
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Long Blooming
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
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.