Species speedwell Guide

speedwell

Veronica spicata 'Noah Williams'

Also Known As - speedwell

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

3 - 8

Flowers:

Blue Flowers In Summer

Sun:

Full sun, Part sun/part shade

Fruits:

brown Fruits In Autumn Ready In Fall

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Moderate

watering

Speedwell (Veronica spicata 'Noah Williams') needs to be watered moderately and consistently. The soil should be kept consistently moist, but never soaked. Aim to water approximately once every 7-10 days, or when the top inch of soil feels dry. During hot, dry spells, you may need to water more often to keep soil moist. Make sure to water slowly at the base of the plant to ensure the soil absorbs the moisture.

sunlight

Speedwell (Veronica spicata 'Noah Williams') requires full sun to partial shade in order to thrive. It prefers at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight in order to bloom vigorously. If it is given full sun for more than 6 hours a day, it may cause the plant to become scorched and the flowers may not open. Plantings should have morning sun that will transition to afternoon shade or dappled light in order to ensure the best performance.

pruning

Speedwell (Veronica spicata 'Noah Williams') should generally be pruned in the late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Pruning should be done to maintain the desired size and shape of the plant, as well as to remove dead or diseased wood. To maintain size, prune any stems that look too large or that are growing in an outwardly direction. Diseased or dead stems should be removed to the ground level or just above. Pruning can also be done to promote more flowering and can be done by removing any stems that had bloomed earlier in the season. The amount of pruning depends on how much maintenance is desired and the desired shape of the plant.