Veronica spicata
(
V. australis
)
Spike Speedwell
3-8
U
pright habit with spikelike racemes
10-36 inches tall and a spread of 18-24 inches
Blue flowers are borne in dense, terminal racemes pedicels are shorter than the bracts and calyx.
Opposite, oblong to
lanceolate
, to 2 inches long, tapering base, crenate to serrulate margin, except entire at base and apex.
var.
alba
- Pure white flower form
'Blue Fox' - Lavender-blue flowers on 15-20 inches tall stems.
'Blue Peter' - 18-24 inches tall, well-branched plant, with deep blue flowers.
'Blue Spires' - Blue flowers and glossy green leaves, 18-24 inches tall.
'Heidekind' - Rose-pink flowers on 8-10 inches tall plants.
'Icicle' - White flowers 18-24 inches tall Flowers most of summer.
'Red Fox' - Rose-pink flowers are carried on stems 15 inches tall. Remains in bloom for 5-6 weeks.
Veronica
honors St. Veronica.
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