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Veronica spicata

Also known as Spiked Speedwells, Veronicas are highly valued as long-blooming plants that grow 12-18 inches tall and bear colorful 6- to 8-inch spikes of tiny flowers.
Speedwells grow in Zones 3-10 except in Florida and along the Gulf Coast. They need full sun and well-drained soil. Set plants 12 to 15 inches apart. Start named varieties from stem cuttings in spring and summer for flowering the next year. Divide clumps in spring or fall every three or four years of flowering.

	'Sunny Border Blue', Clump-forming perennial with lance-shaped, crinkled, toothed, clossy, dark green leaves, 2-3 inches long. Bears erect sturdy spike to 7 inches long, of tubular, dark violet-blue flowers, from early summer to late autumn.
	'Alba', Mat-forming, spring-blooming variety producing spikes of white flowers above shiny green leaves. Ideal for rock gardens, edgings and beds. Prune to maintain tidy appearance.
	'Minuet', A popular garden variety, producing pure pink flower spikes in summer above mats of silver-green foliage. Provides excellent color in any garden setting. Also makes a good cut flower. An excellent variety for attracting butterflies. Considered a medium size grower for layering perennial gardens.

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