Red Fox spiked speedwell
Veronica spicata 'Red Fox'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Red Fox' spiked speedwell (Veronica spicata 'Red Fox') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, pollinator gardens, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun and average to moist soil of most types. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. It blooms from early to late summer and draws butterflies and bees. The clumping plants grow 12 to 24 inches tall and wide.
Pairs well with Snowcap Shasta daisy, Lady's mantle, and Happy Returns daylily.