Botanical Name:

Veronica spp.

Bloom Color:

Blue, white, pink

Bloom Time:

April - November

Light Requirements:

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water Demands:

Medium

Plant Height:

2’

Plant Spread:

1’ – 1.5’

Native Texan:

No

Wildlife Value:

Butterflies (Nectar)

Evergreen:

Deciduous

General Needs:

Veronica prefers organically rich soil.  If you let this plant get overly dry during hot, dry periods, it will go dormant.

Pruning:

Deadheading will prolong bloom. Deadhead plants by cutting them back to lateral buds or to first lateral leaves. If plants start to look rough during the summer, cut them back to new basal foliage. Keep plants moist after cutting them down. If plants get floppy prior to bloom in spring, cut them back by 1/2. Cut plants back to ground in mid February leading into spring.

Other Comments:

Divide every 2 years in late fall or early winter in order to maintain a healthy plant. Popular selections include: V. spicata ‘Icicle’ –white,  ‘Sunny Border Blue’ – Dark Blue, ‘Red Fox’ – Rosy Pink, ‘Blue Charm’ – Pale Blue.