Veronica Spicata 'Purple Leia'
Speedwell
![Veronica Spicata 'Purple Leia' Speedwell from Moose Crossing Garden Center](_ccLib/image/plants/DETA-4122.jpg)
Photo courtesy of Swift Greenhouses
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- Dense, upright habit
- Rose-purple flowers
- Blooms late spring into summer
- Great color for center of garden
![Border or Bed](image/chars/char-112.png)
Border or Bed
![Container](image/chars/char-110.png)
Container
![Mass Planting](image/chars/char-29.png)
Mass Planting
![Rock Garden](image/chars/char-43.png)
Rock Garden
![Deer Resistant](image/chars/char-36.png)
Deer Resistant
![Full Sun](image/chars/char-1.png)
Full Sun
![Partial Sun](image/chars/char-2.png)
Partial Sun
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Tolerant of most well-drained soil types and partial shade
Will bloom heavier in full sun
Removing spent flowers may promote reblooming
Height: 28-30 in
Spacing: 18-20 in
Price Level 1: $10.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Purple
Zone: 4-8
Price Level 2: 4 for $40~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Container
- Rock Garden
- Mass Planting
- Border or Bed
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained