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Spiked Speedwell

Veronica spicata

Clump-forming perennial with dense flower spikes that can rebloom after shearing.

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Days to maturity

80–90 days

Days to germ.

14–21 days

Spacing

12–14 in

Height

24–30 in

Sun

Sun, Partial Shade

How we grow it

Germination

Days to germ.
14–21 d
Depth
0 in

Culture

Days to maturity
80–90 d
Spacing
12–14 in
Height
24–30 in
Sun
Sun, Partial Shade
Frost
tender
Hardiness zones
3

Harvest

Timing · Zone 5a

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sow indoorsApr 9
Outdoor / directMay 21 – Jun 18
Bloom (from indoor)Jun 28 – Jul 9
Bloom (from outdoor)Aug 9 – Sep 17

Windows are anchored to an average last frost of May 21 (1 year in 10 as early as Apr 29, as late as Jun 2) and an average first frost of Sep 18 (1 year in 10 as early as Sep 6, as late as Oct 8). In a late or early year, slide them with it.

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Trials

Every Spiked Speedwell sowingSeed sources, counts, ratings, and the observations kept against each one.Spiked Speedwell trials

Varieties

1 variety on record