Veronica, Speedwell 'Total Eclipse'

Veronica

Genus
Veronica (veh-RON-ih-ka)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Textured
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Medium Blue
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Montgomery, Alabama

Lexington, Kentucky

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Boonton, New Jersey

Ransomville, New York

Asheboro, North Carolina

Laurens, South Carolina

Knoxville, Tennessee

Cleburne, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
1
negative
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ROSLINDALE, MA | April 2015 | neutral

A dwarf veronica, to 12" tall.

Flowers are midnight blue. Long-blooming. Rebloom is better if spent spikes are deadheaded....Read More

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Cleburne, TX | July 2010 | positive

Grows easily with no pest or disease problems. Prolific bloomer. Requires FULL SUN. It is very hot here; seems to love it. Had this for s...Read More

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Lewiston, NY (Zone 6a) | July 2010 | positive

I have this growing as part of my butterfly garden although the bees have taken it over. I have also white and pink versions. I will ...Read More

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Boonton, NJ | July 2010 | negative

We planted a nursery purchased Veronica Speedwell one month ago here in northern NJ. It had blue/purple blooms. The spikes promptly bega...Read More

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