Veronica ‘Blue Skywalker’
Veronica 'Blue Skywalker' is a long blooming spike speedwell with a narrow form and tall flower spikes of lavender-blue.
Veronica ‘Blue Skywalker’ is a narrow, upright spike speedwell perfect for the small garden with big floral appeal. This beauty has been bred for smaller spaces and, at the same time, provides that needed vertical accent. Dark green foliage serves as the base for tall flower spikes covered in lavender-blue flowers from mid to late summer. Grows up to 30 inches tall 20 inches wide. Attracts hummingbirds and other pollinators. Deadhead to encourage re-blooming. Deer resistant.
Common Name: Spike Speedwell
Family: Scrophulariaceae (The Figwort Family)
Zone Hardiness: 4-8
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Blue
Secondary Bloom Colour: Purple
Bloom Time: Summer
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
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Fragrance: No
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Benefits: Butterflies, Bees, Hummingbirds
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Swamps, and moist meadows and grassland or in open woodland to dry, sunny meadows, rocky hills and scree.
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