Melinda Myers

Long Leaf Speedwell

Botanical Name

Veronica longifolia

Min Zone

4

Max Zone

8

Height

2 to 4 feet

Width

1 to 2 feet

Flowers

Summer: blue, white, purple, lavender

Light

Full sun

Soil

Moist, well-drained

Planting & Care

• Intolerant of dry soils
• Stems become weak and floppy with too much shade or overly rich soils
• Deadhead to promote more blooms

Problems

None serious

Varieties

• Alba - white flowers, 18 to 24 inches
• Blue Giant - lavender-blue flowers, 36 to 42 inches
• Foerster's Blue - dark blue flowers, long blooming, 24 inches
• Romiley Purple - purple flowers, 24 inches