Silver Speedwell 'Pure Silver', Spiked Speedwell 'Pure Silver'
Grown for both its foliage and flowers, Veronica spicata subsp. incana ‘Pure Silver’ (Silver Speedwell) is a compact perennial forming a low mound of narrow, toothed, lance-shaped, silver-gray leaves. The 3 in. long leaves (7 cm) are covered with many long white hairs, giving them an overall silver appearance. From mid to late summer, small blue flowers are borne in 3-6 in. long (7-15 cm) terminal racemes and persist for about 4 weeks. ‘Pure Silver’ is a popular edging plant that also provides good foliage contrast. It performs poorly in high heat and high rainfall areas because its hairy leaves trap moisture, resulting in foliar disease.
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, A1, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus | Veronica |
| Common names | Speedwell |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Mid, Late) |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 9" - 1' (23cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 9" - 12" (23cm - 30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Chalk, Clay, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, A1, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus | Veronica |
| Common names | Speedwell |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Mid, Late) |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 9" - 1' (23cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 9" - 12" (23cm - 30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Chalk, Clay, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Veronica spicata subsp. incana ‘Pure Silver’ (Silver Speedwell) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Veronica spicata subsp. incana ‘Pure Silver’ (Silver Speedwell) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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