Veronica spicata 'Giles van Hees'
Speedwell
Plant Family:
Plantaginaceae
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Flower:
Pink
Blooms :
May
to:
Jun
Dense, vertical terminal spikes of tiny reddish-pink flowers.
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
No
Foliage:
Green
Deciduous
Pat Kolling
Small lance shaped green leaves
Oregon Native?
No
West State Native?
No
Veronica is a genus of about 250 species of annuals, perennials and some sub-shrubs mainly from Europe.
Genus name honors Saint Veronica who reportedly gave a handkerchief to Jesus so he could wipe sweat from his face on the way to Calvary, with some gen
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
4
Water Needs:
L
Sun Needs:
Partial Sun
Deer Resistant?
Yes
Firewise?
Yes
Height:
3-6"
Spread:
8-10"
Growth Rate:
Native Habitat:
Limestone rock and dry grasslands
Soil:
Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Medium
Fertilizer:
Mulch:
Long Term:
Winter:
Spring:
Summer:
Cut tall varieties of speedwell back to about 6 inches in height if the plants look tired and leggy in midsummer. The plants will appear bare for a few days but soon will develop healthy, more compact growth and renew blooming. Shorter varieties of speedw
Fall:
Prune speedwell plants down to 2 to 3 inches in height in late autumn or in early spring before new growth appears. Pruning in autumn is best if you prefer a tidy wintertime garden; however, leaving the plants intact until spring adds interest to the gard
Common Problems
No serious insect or disease problems.
Diseases:
Downy mildew, Powdery mildew (https://pnwhandbooks.org/plantdisease/host-and-disease-descriptions?title=veronic)
Insects:
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