Speedwell

Veronica longifolia "Blue John"

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Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Forbs & Flowers

Grasses, Sedges, & Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Shade

Wet

Dry

Land Use

Obligate Wetland Plant almost always occurs in wetlands.

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Facultative Plant occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Obligate Upland Plant almost always occurs in non-wetlands.

This species thrives in full sun and moist soil. Taller plants may need support. ‘Blue John' is a compact long leaf speedwell cultivar that features dense, erect, terminal spikes of tiny pale blue flowers atop upright stems rising to 20" tall. Cut back spent blooms to lengthen flowering period. Cut back dormant plant material during the winter months. Attracts bees, hummingbirds and butterflies. This species is not attractive to deer or rabbits.

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Details

Plant Type

Forbs & Flowers

Conditions

Sun

Dry

Native to Kentucky?

Exotic, not native to Kentucky

Land Use

No Wetland Tolerance Never occurs in wetlands.

Project Uses

Green Roof

Height (ft)

1-1.5

Flower Color

Blue

Fall Showy?

Flowering Time

June-Sept