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
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