Veronica gentianoides 'Little Blues'
Gentian Speedwell 'Little Blues'
Veronica are a group of plants found in the Plantain family, Plantaginaceae. They are typically herbaceous annual or perennial plants, although they now recently include shrubs and sub-shrubs since the reclassification of the genus Hebe into Veronica. Most plants are native to territories in the northern hemisphere, however Hebe is originally native to New Zealand. Veronica plants tend to have paired green leaves, and small flowers usually on spikes or racemes. Specifically, Veronica gentianoides is a herbaceous perennial which has glossy green foliage, and produces tall spikes of pale blue flowers in early Summer. 'Little Blues' is a compact plant producing short spikes with light blue flowers with dark blue veins.
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Full sun to partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Gentian Speedwell 'Little Blues'
Latin name
Veronica gentianoides 'Little Blues'
type
Herbaceous Perennial
family
Plantaginaceae
ph
5.0 - 8.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Soil
Moist and free draining
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
full grown dimensions
0.50 M
0.20 M
Veronica gentianoides 'Little Blues'
Veronica are a group of plants found in the Plantain family, Plantaginaceae. They are typically herbaceous annual or perennial plants, although they now recently include shrubs and sub-shrubs since the reclassification of the genus Hebe into Veronica. Most plants are native to territories in the northern hemisphere, however Hebe is originally native to New Zealand. Veronica plants tend to have paired green leaves, and small flowers usually on spikes or racemes. Specifically, Veronica gentianoides is a herbaceous perennial which has glossy green foliage, and produces tall spikes of pale blue flowers in early Summer. 'Little Blues' is a compact plant producing short spikes with light blue flowers with dark blue veins.
Planting
From Early Autumn TO Late Spring
Plant in any ordinary, well-drained soil in a sunny position from early Autumn to mid Spring. The soil should be well drained but moisture retentive. Choose a site in full sun or partial shade.
Propagation by Division
From Early Autumn TO Late Winter
Veronica gentianoides can be propagated by division which should occur every third year. Division can be done in either autumn or spring.
Flowering Season (Spring/Summer)
From Late Spring TO Mid Summer
Veronica gentianoides produces tall spikes of pale blue flowers from late spring through to mid summer.