General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 31 inches (80 cm)
Plant Spread: 12 - 18 inches (31 - 46 cm)
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. June - August.
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds

Image
Common names
  • Speedwell

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Location: Heathcote Ontario Canada
Date: 2010    July
Veronica longifolia'Pink Shades'

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
  • Uploaded by Joy
Comments:
  • Posted by Marilyn (Kentucky - Zone 6a) on Feb 8, 2017 6:51 PM concerning plant:
    Veronica longifolia 'Pink Shades' was introduced in 1992 by Jelitto Perennial Seeds.

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