Veronica longifolia 'Blue John'

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Veronica longifolia 'Blue John'

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Kemper Code: A726

Common Name: long leaf speedwell
Zone: 4 to 8
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Missouri Native: No
Native Range: None
Height: 1 to 1.5 feet
Spread: 0.5 to 0.75 feet
Bloom Time: June - September
Bloom Color: Pale blue
Sun: Full sun
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low

Plant Culture and Characteristics

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Uses:		Wildlife:	Flowers:	Leaves:	Fruit:
Hedge	Suitable as annual	Attracts birds	Has showy flowers	Leaves colorful	Has showy fruit
Shade tree	Culinary herb	Attracts	Has fragrant flowers	Leaves fragrant	Fruit edible
Street tree	Vegetable	hummingbirds	Flowers not showy	Good fall color	Other:
Flowering tree	Water garden plant	Attracts	Good cut flower	Evergreen	Winter interest
Gr. cover (<1')	Will naturalize	butterflies	Good dried flower		Thorns or spines

General Culture:

Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun. Prefers rich, moist soils. Remove spent flower spikes to encourage additional bloom.

Noteworthy Characteristics:

‘Blue John’ is a compact long leaf speedwell cultivar that features dense, erect, terminal spikes (racemes) of tiny pale blue flowers atop upright stems rising to 20” tall. Dark green, lance-shaped leaves (to 4.5” long). Upper leaves are often arranged in whorls on the stems. Blooms in spring to early summer. Good fresh cut flower.

Problems:

No serious insect or disease problems. Taller plants may need support, particularly if plants are grown in less than full sun conditions.

Uses:

Borders, cottage gardens or meadows.