Speedwell 'First Love'
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Hardiness Zones: 4-8
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Height: 12 inches
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Spread: 12-18 inches
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Bloom Time: June to August
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Bloom: bright pink spikes
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Light: full sun
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Soil: average,
well-drained
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Moisture: medium; drought tolerant
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Use: rock gardens,
foundations, border fronts, edging plant
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Care: 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: attracts bees
and butterflies; salt tolerant
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Supplier: The Flower Factory
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Wet Garden D018
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