Perennial – Sunny Border Blue Speedwell

Sunny Border Blue Speedwell 

Botanical name: veronica longifolia ‘sunny border blue’

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: up to 2 ft tall with a spread of up to 1 ft 

Bloom time: spring – late summer 

Hardy zone: zones 4-8 

Flower color: blue/purple 

Foliage color: green 

Growth rate: can reach fully mature size in 1-2 growing seasons 

Pruning instructions: deadhead and prune as needed to encourage more blooms in the spring

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings in the spring or summer months 

Landscape use: borders, flower gardens, pollinator gardens, container plant 

Light needs: 4-6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: attracts pollinators, deer resistant, rabbit resistant, long lasting blooms 

Watering instructions: water when the top 3 inches of soil have dried out 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow release fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: loam 

Companion plants: other speedwells, coneflower, salvia, abelia, spirea

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: moderately