Veronica spicata 'Yabblu' syn. Veronica spicata 'Inspire Blue'
Spiked Speedwell 'Inspire Blue'
Veronica are a group of plants found in the Plantain family, Plantaginaceae. They are typically herbaceous annual or perennial plants, although they now recently include shrubs and sub-shrubs since the reclassification of the genus Hebe into Veronica. Most plants are native to territories in the northern hemisphere, however Hebe is originally native to New Zealand. Veronica plants tend to have paired green leaves, and small flowers usually on spikes or racemes. Specifically, Veronica spicata is a herbaceous perennial which is native from Europe across to Central Siberia and Northern China. It has deciduous lance shaped green leaves, and produces tall spikes of flowers ranging in colour from blues, pinks, purples and whites. 'Inspire Blue' has dense spikes of small deep blue flowers.
Contributed by @bevkb
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Full sun
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Occasional watering
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Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Spiked Speedwell 'Inspire Blue'
Latin name
Veronica spicata 'Yabblu' syn. Veronica spicata 'Inspire Blue'
type
Herbaceous Perennial
family
Plantaginaceae
ph
5.0 - 8.0 Acid - Neutral
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
full grown dimensions
Veronica spicata 'Yabblu' syn. Veronica spicata 'Inspire Blue'
Veronica are a group of plants found in the Plantain family, Plantaginaceae. They are typically herbaceous annual or perennial plants, although they now recently include shrubs and sub-shrubs since the reclassification of the genus Hebe into Veronica. Most plants are native to territories in the northern hemisphere, however Hebe is originally native to New Zealand. Veronica plants tend to have paired green leaves, and small flowers usually on spikes or racemes. Specifically, Veronica spicata is a herbaceous perennial which is native from Europe across to Central Siberia and Northern China. It has deciduous lance shaped green leaves, and produces tall spikes of flowers ranging in colour from blues, pinks, purples and whites. 'Inspire Blue' has dense spikes of small deep blue flowers.
Planting
From Early Autumn TO Late Spring
Plant in any ordinary, well-drained soil in a sunny position from early Autumn to mid Spring. The soil should be well drained but moisture retentive. Choose a site in full sun.
Propagation by Division
From Early Autumn TO Late Winter
Veronica spicata can be propagated by division which should occur every third year. Division can be done in either autumn or spring.
Flowering Season (Spring/Summer)
From Late Spring TO Mid Summer
Veronica spicata produces tall spikes of blue, purple, white or pink flowers from late spring through to mid summer.