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Veronica spicata (V. australis) |
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Spike Speedwell |
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Upright habit with spikelike racemes |
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10-36 inches tall and a spread of 18-24
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Blue flowers are borne in dense, terminal
racemes pedicels are shorter than the bracts
and calyx. |
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Opposite, oblong to lanceolate, to 2 inches long,
tapering base, crenate to serrulate margin, except
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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.
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Veronica honors St. Veronica. |
