spiked speedwell
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A mat-forming, herbaceous perennial to about 30cm with creeping stems and lance-shaped, grey-green leaves. Dense spires of tiny, blue, star-shaped flowers are produced on upright stems from early to late summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- spiked speedwell (Veronica spicata)
- Genus
- Veronica
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of spiked speedwell
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Eurasia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of spiked speedwell
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spiked speedwell care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningDeadhead after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in a cold frame in autumn, or by division in autumn or spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained soil in a sunny position. May need protection from winter wet
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to downy mildews, fungal leaf spot, fungal rot, Phytophthora and sometimes honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
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