Verpurg spiked speedwell
Veronica spicata 'Verpurg'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Verpurg' spiked speedwell (Veronica spicata 'Verpurg') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, pollinator gardens, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun and average to moist, loamy soil. It grows in a clumping form and blooms from early to late summer. Butterflies and bees visit the flowers. Deer and rabbits tend to pass it by.
Pairs well with Many Happy Returns peony, Blonde Ambition blue grama, and William Baffin rose.