About
A clump-forming perennial with basal rosettes of hairy, ovate to elliptic leaves up to 15cm long with rounded teeth. Flowering stems to 35cm tall bear smaller leaves and small white to purplish-pink, bell-shaped flowers packed into woolly, cylindrical spikes.
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 sun, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand, Chalk
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
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 usesRock garden, Patio and container plants
Native toWC N America
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist but well-drained, acidic or neutral soil in full sun or partial shade
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or by division
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids
Disease resistanceHigh Risk Host for Xylella fastidiosa. May be susceptible to downy mildews, fungal leaf spot, fungal rot, Phytophthora and sometimes honey fungus