General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Height: 12-18 inches
Plant Spread: 12-15 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Blue
Bloom Size: 5"-6"
Flower Time: Summer
Fall
Other: Deadheading faded flower spikes ensures more flowering throughout the season
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Salt tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Other info: Does not set seed
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Root
Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Awards and Recognitions: Other: 1993 Perennial Plant of the Year

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Common names
  • Speedwell

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Location: Garland (Dallas), TX
Date: 2014-05-27
Looks peculiar, very much like a Sesame Street alien. :-)
Location: Nora's Garden - Castlegar, B.C. 
Date: 2014-07-19
7:36 pm. Beautiful, long blooming spires of blue.

photo by: David J. Stang
Location: Texas A&M AgriLife Research & Extension Center, Overton, TX
Date: 2014-06-26
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Location: Enterprise, Al. 36330
Date: 2014-05-25
Location: Garland, TX
Date: 2017-05-30
Location: Fairfax, VA | July, 2022
Date: 2022-07-16
Location: Texas A&M AgriLife Research & Extension Center, Overton, TX
Date: 2014-07-02
Location: English Gardens, West Bloomfield, MI
Date: 2009-06-18
Location: SunZone 6a
Date: 2013-06-28
Location: My garden,Pequea, Pennsylvania, USA
Date: 2018-06-28
Location: Garland (Dallas), TX
Date: 2013-06-03
Location: Texas A&M AgriLife Research & Extension Center, Overton, TX
Date: 2014-06-26
Location: Garland (Dallas), TX
Date: 2013-06-17

Date: 2009-07-02

Date: 2009-07-02

Date: 2013-09-12
Location: English Gardens, West Bloomfield, MI
Date: 2009-06-18
Location: Texas A&M AgriLife Research & Extension Center, Overton, TX
Date: 2014-06-26
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Location: SunZone 6a
Date: 2014-07-14
Location: Enterprise, Al. 36330
Date: 2014-05-25
Location: Garland (Dallas), TX
Date: 2012-06-03
Location: Stuart, OK
Date: 2017-03-29
Spring growth
Location: SunZone 6a
Date: 2013-06-28
Location: SunZone 6a
Date: 2013-06-28

Photo courtesy of Santa Rosa Gardens. Used with permission.
Location: West border
Date: 2011-08-27
Location: Home
Date: 2016-08-13
Location: Home
Date: 2016-08-13
Location: Home
Date: 2016-08-13

Date: 2013-09-12

Date: 2013-09-12

Date: 2013-09-12
Location: English Gardens, West Bloomfield, MI
Date: 2009-06-18
Location: English Gardens, West Bloomfield, MI
Date: 2009-06-18

Photo Courtesy of Lazy S'S Farm Nursery.
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Location: Maryland
Date: 2015-07-03
Skippers enjoying the veronica
Location: central Illinois
Date: 2017-01-19
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