Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Foersters Blue Long-Leaf Speedwell: Featured Plant of The Day

Veronica longifolia 'Foersters Blue'
    Long-Leaf Speedwell

Type    Perennial
Hardy range    4A to 8A
Height    12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm
Spread    18" to 24" / 45cm to 60cm
Growth rate    Average
Form    Upright or erect
Exposure    Partial shade or partial sun to full sun

Bloom Color    Blue
Bloom Time    Summer

The flowers are suitable for cut flowers.

Environment
This plant will grow in moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy.
The pH preference is  a neutral soil.

Leaf Color    Green
This plant has attractive foliage.

Culture Notes
Division of the clump can be done in the spring and stem cuttings can be taken in the summer.  Seeds can be sown after collecting them in the late spring.  Deadheading spent flowers may encourage a longer blooming period.  This hardy and easy to grow plant prefers the sun and a well-drained soil that does not dry out.  The flowers are long-blooming and arranged on long erect spikes.  The plant may need staking for support.


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