Veronica 'Purpleicious'
$19.95 / 1G
Speedwell ·
Description
Veronica 'Purpleicious', commonly known as Speedwell, is a herbaceous perennial valued for its bright purple flowers during fall, spring, and summer. It typically matures 1–4 feet tall and 1–2 feet wide. Grow it in full sun to partial shade in average, well-drained clay or loam soil. Its native range or documented parentage is Russia, Europe. Attract bees and butterflies In the landscape, it works well in border, small groups, and container. Once established, it shows useful tolerance to deer, diseases, and drought.
Benefits
Creates an early-season lift after winter with fresh color and growth. Brings more movement to the garden by drawing butterflies and other pollinators. A better candidate for landscapes with deer pressure than more browse-prone plants.
Features
Veronica 'Purpleicious' produces purple flowers and provides cultivar-specific ornamental interest.
Usage/Use
Edging, rock garden, pollinator garden
| Veronica 'Purpleicious' | |
| Speedwell | |
| 'Purpleicious | |
| No | |
| Best grown in full sun with average moisture. | |
| Full Sun; Average moisture; Well-drained average garden soil. Water regularly the first season, then adjust to plant preference. | |
| Garden origin / cultivated selection | |
| Non-Native | |
| Yes | |
| Russia, Europe | |
| Yes |
| 4 - 8 | |
| Hardy in USDA Zones 4–8; protect roots during establishment. | |
| Full Sun | |
| Loam | |
| 6 - 8 | |
| 1 - 2 ft | |
| 1 - 2 ft | |
| Narrow | |
| 1 - 2 ft |
| Yes | |
| Longtime | |
| Late Spring | |
| None | |
| Violet | |
| Green | |
| Green foliage | |
| Butterflies | |
| Border Garden | |
| Flower Interest | |
| Sun-Loving Perennials | |
| Mounding | |
| Average | |
| Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Average Water | |
| Well-drained | |
| Water deeply during establishment; after established, water based on rainfall and soil moisture. | |
| Low | |
| Water regularly during establishment, mulch to conserve moisture, and cut back/prune at the proper seasonal time. |