Veronica, Speedwell 'Total Eclipse'

Veronica

Genus
Veronica (veh-RON-ih-ka)
Synonym
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Sun Exposure
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Danger
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)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Fruit Shape
N/A
Fruit Size
Medium Blue
Fruit Colors
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Growing Habit
Herbaceous
Textured
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Disease Resistance
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Perennials
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Patented
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
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

V
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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