Veronica spicata 'Purpleicious'

Spike Speedwell

Veronica 'Purpleicious'

Deciduous Perennial

Veronica spicata 'Purpleicious' is a bushy, erect cultivar of speedwell that produces dense, tapered, dark purple flower spikes in late spring to mid-summer. The plant can grow to 16–20 in tall, with leafy foliage stems that are usually 6–8 in tall. The leaves are medium green, narrow, and lance-shaped, and can grow up to 2 in long.

Spiked speedwell is attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies, but deer and rabbits tend to overlook it. It can tolerate hot, dry sites, salt, and partial shade, but blooms best in full sun for at least six hours. This plant is also healthy, disease-free, and low maintenance, making it a good choice for cut flowers.

Growing Conditions

Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun

Water Needs: Drought-tolerant, Low

Description

Size: 16 - 20 tall x 18 - 20 wide
Shape / Form: Clumping, Upright
Foliage Texture: Medium
Foliage Quality: Medium

Features: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Drought-tolerant / Water wise, Flowers, Long Blooming

Foliage Color: Green

Flower Color: Purple / Violet
Bloom Season: Summer
Flower Shape: Spike /Spire


Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Beds and Borders, Container, Cutting Garden, Food for Foraging Wildlife, Mixed Border
Special Situations: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Wildlife: Bees, Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Hummingbirds, Pollinators

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Summer
Position / Role: mid-plane filler, matrix / mingler

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Level: medium
Maintenance Tasks: Deadheading

Suitable Substitutes

Perfect Partners

Allium cristophii | Star of Persia
Persian Onion
Ornamental Onion
Echinacea 'Big Kahuna' | Big Kahuna coneflower