Veronica spicata 'Blue Charm'

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Veronica spicata 'Blue Charm'

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Kemper Code: Q100

Common Name: spiked speedwell
Zone: 3 to 8
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Missouri Native: No
Native Range: None
Height: 1 to 1.5 feet
Spread: 1 to 1.5 feet
Bloom Time: July - August Bloom Data
Bloom Color: Blue
Sun: Full sun
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low

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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. Remove spent flower spikes to encourage additional bloom.

Noteworthy Characteristics:

This spiked speedwell cultivar is a compact, bushy plant which features dense, upright, terminal spikes (racemes) of tiny, lavender-blue flowers which bloom most of the summer. Flower spikes typically rise to 18" tall (less frequently to 24"). Lance-shaped, glossy green leaves (to 2" long). Good cut flower.

Problems:

No serious insect or disease problems. Root rot can be a problem in wet, poorly drained soils.

Uses:

Borders, rock gardens, cottage gardens or meadows.

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