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Week 51 – December 18, 2024

Plant Information

Veronica Giles Van Hees

  • Veronica Giles Van Hees - Bloom
  • Veronica Giles Van Hees - Landscape
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Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Veronica spicata

Common Name: Speedwell

Hardiness Zone: 4a - 8b

Hardiness Degree: -40°F (-40.0°C)

Blooming Season: Summer, Autumn, Late Summer

Plant Habit: Spreading

Characteristics: Deer Resistant, Attracts Hummingbirds, Heat Tolerant

Water: Medium

Fertilize: None or when needed only

Spacing: 15 - 18" (38 - 46cm)

Height: 4 - 6" (10 - 15cm)

Width: 4 - 6" (10 - 15cm)

Exposure: Sun

General Information: Beautiful flowers attract hummingbirds to the garden. A lovely addition to summer bouquets, perennial gardens or along a walkway. Particularly stunning in combination with coreopsis, cranesbill, daylily or ornamental grasses.

Grower Information:

Dwarf form with dark green foliage and short, bright pink flower spikes.

'Giles Van Hees'