Veronica, Spike Speedwell 'Goodness Grows'

Veronicaspicata

Genus
Veronica (veh-RON-ih-ka)
Species
spicata (spi-KAH-tuh)
Synonym
Veronica alpina
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Athens, Alabama

Ukiah, California

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Lula, Georgia

Mableton, Georgia

Dracut, Massachusetts

Missoula, Montana

Flat Rock, North Carolina

Raleigh, North Carolina

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Summerville, South Carolina

Knoxville, Tennessee

Dallas, Texas

Freeland, Washington

Kalama, Washington

Charleston, West Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
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negative
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ROSLINDALE, MA | April 2016 | neutral

According to the Missouri Botanical Garden, this is hardy in Z3-Z8. It needs sharp drainage in winter. ...Read More

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West Chazy, NY (Zone 4b) | March 2005 | positive

A very nice veronica, growing about 12 inches for me. It spreads nicely without being invasive and is very hardy. Blooms for an long peri...Read More

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