Veronica (Veronica Spicata) - What a strong bloomer! These lovely blue blooms are easily grown from Veronica seeds, and they will keep coming all summer long. Veronica Spicata, commonly called Spike Speedwell, has a low, compact and mat-forming habit that makes it well-suited as a ground cover plant. Veronica flowers form on spikes, they are violet-blue and are highly attractive to bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. The Spike Speedwell plant is small in size making a wonderful container plant. Veronica Spicata is hardy perennial that performs in sunny conditions and tolerates partial shade. It's not too picky about soil, but it does need to have good drainage. The Spike Speedwell plant requires a moderate amount of water, and it blooms best when the spent flower heads are trimmed back. It is fairly resistant to both deer and rabbits.

• Season: Perennial USDA Zones: 3 - 8 Height: 4 - 6 inches Bloom Season: Late spring through late summer Bloom Color: Blue Environment: Full sun Deer Resistant: Yes

Season: Perennial USDA Zones: 3 - 8 Height: 4 - 6 inches Bloom Season: Late spring through late summer Bloom Color: Blue Environment: Full sun Deer Resistant: Yes