Speedwell
Family: Plantaginaceae
(Plantain Family)
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Hardiness Zones: 3-8
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Height: 15-18 inches
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Spread: 12-18 inches
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Bloom Time: June to September
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Bloom: dense upright spikes of star-shaped, fuchsia-red
flowers; long blooming; flowers open from the base upward
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Light: full sun; tolerates light shade
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Soil: average, well-drained, loamy
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Moisture: medium; generally intolerant of
drought conditions
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Use: rock and cottage gardens,
foundations, beds, borders, containers, cut flower
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Care: low maintenance; remove spent
flower spikes to encourage additional bloom; may cut back to basal growth after
flowering
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Concerns: no serious insect or disease
problems; root rot may occur in wet, poorly-drained soils
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Native to: species native to northern Europe
and Asia
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Notes: clump forming foliage of deep
green, toothed, lance-shaped leaves (to 2 inches long); blooms attracts bees
and butterflies; salt tolerant; deer and rabbit resistant; all parts of plant
are toxic if ingested
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Supplier: The Flower Factory
· Teaching Garden Location & Code: Sidewalk Garden G207
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