Spike Speedwell 'Hocus Pocus'
Noted for its incredibly long purple wands, Veronica ‘Hocus Pocus’ (Spike Speedwell) is a clump-forming perennial producing narrow, violet purple flower spikes from early to midsummer. Extremely showy, the flowers open from the base upward and sway above the bushy foliage mound of lance-shaped, toothed, green leaves. Gifted with a clean foliage, a uniform habit, showy blossoms over a longer season on well-branched stems, this Veronica is an excellent choice for borders and rock gardens.
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus | Veronica |
| Common names | Speedwell |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid) |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Salt, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden |
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus | Veronica |
| Common names | Speedwell |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid) |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Salt, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden |
How many Veronica ‘Hocus Pocus’ (Spike Speedwell) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Veronica ‘Hocus Pocus’ (Spike Speedwell) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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