| PRONUNCIATION |
vurr-RAHN-ih-kuh GRANN-diss |
| COMMON NAME |
Speedwell |
| SYNONYMS |
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| DERIVATION |
grandis = graceful |
| FAMILY |
Scrophulariaceae - Figwort |
| TYPE |
dense, compact, bushy herbaceous perennial |
| USES |
good for edging or massing, cutting, deer-resistant |
| FLOWER |
in short spikes, some split into a 2-pronged tip |
| COLOUR |
rich, deep purple, variously described as dark violet-blue, indigo-blue or deep navy blue |
| FOLIAGE |
unusually wrinkled, beautifully textured, mildew-resistant, fresh- looking throughout the growing season |
| COLOUR |
bright green and shiny, sometimes described as rich, dark green |
| HARDINESS |
Zone 3 |
| EXPOSURE |
full sun to light shade |
| SOIL |
average to rich, moist, well-drained |
| WATER |
medium; avoid over-watering as wet soil may encourage root rot |
| HEIGHT |
18-20"; some sources say to 2', others say to 3' |
| SPREAD |
18" to 24" |
| BLOOM |
May to October |
| STAKING |
yes |
| DEADHEAD |
yes; like many forms of veronica, this one will reward you with renewed blooming after deadheading, often to late October |
| PROBLEMS |
no serious problems |
| AFTERCARE |
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| FALL CARE |
cut to ground level |
| PROPAGATION |
by division in spring or fall every 4 to 5 years; by stem cuttings in early to mid-summer |
| SEED CULTURE |
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| FERTILIZER |
not necessary |
| MULCH |
not necessary |
| FORMS |
Veronica grandis: species, similar to Veronica spicata but with broader, shinier leaves
Veronica grandis var. holophylla: with broad, heart-shaped leaves
Veronica grandis 'Blue Charm', synonym V. g. 'Lavender Charm' |
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Veronica 'Crater Lake Blue' - a 12-18" x 12" true blue Speedwell
Veronica 'Icicle' - an 18-24" white
Veronica 'Goodness Grows' - a 12" x 12-18" deep purple edger
Veronica chamaedrys 'Miffy Brute' - a spreading variegated groundcover for sun or shade
Veronica spicata 'Red Fox' - a 12-24" pink edger
Veronica 'Blue Spires' - 3' x 2-3' purple, mid-late summer bloomer
Veronica gentianoides - 24" x 18", icy blue, early blooming edger
Veronica whitleyi - 2-4" x 12-18" ground-hugger for full sun
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