Growing Speedwell (Veronica)

Planting

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun.
Plant in the spring. ...
Loosen the soil and mix in compost. ...
When placing the plant in the hole, ensure the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface.
Water thoroughly.

Do Veronica plants spread?
Is Veronica plant invasive?
Is Veronica a perennial or annual?
Is Speedwell easy to grow from seed?
Is Veronica poisonous to dogs?
Should Veronica be deadheaded?
Is Speedwell an invasive plant?
Is Speedwell annual or perennial?
Do butterflies like Speedwell?
Do you deadhead Veronica Speedwell?
Is Veronica plant hardy?
How tall do Veronica plants get?

Do Veronica plants spread?

Veronica speedwell thrives in conditions as wide ranging as full sun to partial shade and in loamy, sandy or clay dense soils.

Is Veronica plant invasive?

Many are exceedingly invasive, like the small Speedwells in the lawn. The larger Speedwells are grown in the border, but a few of them, such as Veronica incana and Veronica teucrium, are occasionally planted in the larger rockery.

Is Veronica a perennial or annual?

There are more than 500 species of Veronica, with origins mainly in Europe. Nearly all are long-lived perennials, particularly those grown by home gardeners, though a small percentage are annuals. Veronica flowers are attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies and pollinating insects, making them eco-friendly, too.

Is Speedwell easy to grow from seed?

These lovely blue blooms are easily grown from Veronica seeds, and they will keep coming all summer long. Veronica Spicata, commonly called Spike Speedwell, has a low, compact and mat-forming habit that makes it well-suited as a ground cover plant.

Is Veronica poisonous to dogs?

No. The Speedwell plant is not poisonous to dogs. ... You can let your dog eat some of the speedwells that may be lurking about in your garden.

Should Veronica be deadheaded?

Spiked Speedwell (Veronica) Care

Deadhead veronica flowers to extend their blooming season. The easiest method is to shear off the tops of the plants to remove many blossoms at the same time. It's not a problem if some of the foliage gets cut off; the upper leaves tend to become ratty-looking, anyway.

Is Speedwell an invasive plant?

common speedwell: Veronica officinalis (Scrophulariales: Scrophulariaceae): Invasive Plant Atlas of the United States.

Is Speedwell annual or perennial?

Veronica, also called Speedwell, is a carefree and easy-to-grow perennial with long spikes of small petals in purple, blue, pink, or white. Here's how to grow veronica in your garden! This attractive plant grows in clusters from 1 to 3 feet tall, and blooms from spring to autumn.

Do butterflies like Speedwell?

14 – Speedwell/Veronica

My Speedwell (Veronica spicata) is a pollinator magnate, swarming with bees, butterflies, and syrphid flies throughout the season. Speedwell/Veronica comes in a variety of colors. ... Best For: Butterflies, moths, bees, syrphid flies.

Do you deadhead Veronica Speedwell?

Deadhead Or Prune Speedwell

Deadhead speedwell throughout the growing season by pinching or clipping off old, wilted blooms down to the next flower bud or leaf. ... Prune the root system of this plant in spring or fall when it creates a large clump.

Is Veronica plant hardy?

Reasonably resistant to pests & diseases.

How tall do Veronica plants get?

Veronica

genus name	Veronica
plant type	Perennial
height	6 to 12 inches 1 to 3 feet
width	8 inches to 2 feet
flower color	Blue Purple White Pink