About
A clump-forming, herbaceous perennial to about 15cm high, with deeply toothed, slightly hairy, rounded to kidney-shaped leaves. Short, upright spikes of pendent, bell-shaped blue-purple flowers with conspicuous bracts are produced in spring and early summer.
About the genus
Veronica can be annuals, perennials or sub-shrubs with paired leaves and small flowers usually in terminal or axillary racemes or spikes
Growing conditions
SunlightFull shade, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow
Native toW USA
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in partial or deep shade
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or by division in early spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to downy mildews, fungal leaf spot, fungal rot, Phytophthora and sometimes honey fungus