speedwell
Veronica spicata 'Noah Williams'
Also Known As - speedwellCycle:
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.