General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 7b
Plant Height: 12 - 15 inches
Plant Spread: 12 - 15 inches
Leaves: Semi-evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Blue
Other: Ice blue
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season.
Underground structures: Rhizome
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Awards and Recognitions: RHS AGM

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Common names
  • Speedwell
  • Gentian Speedwell
Also sold as:
  • Blue Streak

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Location: Barsons Greenhouse, MI
Date: 2009-05-11
Location: Barsons Greenhouse, MI
Date: 2009-05-11
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