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Veronica longifolia

Family Scrophulariaceae
Plant Type tender perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level
Height 0.3 - 1.2 m (1 - 4 ft)
Spread 25 - 45 cm (10 - 18 in)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The tender perennial Veronica longifolia (garden speedwell) is repeat-blooming and bears showy, white and fragrant blossoms during early summer to mid fall. The glossy foliage is deep green in colour and medium in texture.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, bedding plant, border, cut flowers and wild flower.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Veronica longifolia (garden speedwell) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.