Dee's Gardens
Common Name
Spiked Speedwell
Botanical Name
Veronica spicata 'Royal Candles' PPAF
Zones
4,5,6,7,8
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Part Shade
Water Needs
Average
Soil
Average well drained
Height
15-18"
Spread
15"
Critter
Attracts Butterflies and Hummingbirds
Deer Resistant
Other
 Grows best in full sun but will tolerate part
shade.  Amending soil with organic matter
will result in improved performance.  
Plant Size
  
 
 
 
 
Veronica s. 'Royal Candles'  has masses of violet-blue
spikes above the deep green  compact foliage.  Unlike some
other varieties, the bottom foliage of this variety does not die
out.  Blooms all summer long if deadheaded.
Asexual propagation of this plant is prohibited.
(Patent Plant)