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Veronica spicata 'Noah Williams'

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Kemper Code:  J260

Common Name: speedwell
Zone: 5 to 8
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Missouri Native: No
Native Range: None
Height: 1.5 to 2 feet
Spread: 1 to 1.5 feet
Bloom Time: June - August  
Bloom Color: White
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. Tolerates light shade. Remove spent flower spikes to encourage additional bloom.

Noteworthy Characteristics:

'Noah Williams' is an erect, bushy, clump-forming Veronica which typically grows to 12-24" tall and is noted for its variegated foliage. It is reportedly a mutant of Veronica spicata 'Icicle' (J130). Dense, vertical, white-flowered terminal spikes (racemes to 8" long) tower above the foliage in late spring to mid-summer. Narrow, lance-shaped leaves (to 2" long) have creamy-white margins.

Problems:

No serious insect or disease problems. Root rot may occur in wet, poorly drained soils, particularly in winter.

Uses:

Rock gardens and border fronts. Attractive small area ground cover.

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