Long Leaf Speedwell

(Veronica longifolia)

Long Leaf Speedwell (Veronica longifolia)

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Summary

Veronica longifolia, commonly known as Long Leaf Speedwell, is a deciduous perennial herb native to a variety of habitats including meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands across Europe and Asia. It typically grows to a height of 2-4 feet (0.6-1.2 meters) and a spread of 1-2 feet (0.3-0.6 meters). The plant features lance-shaped leaves and erect flower spikes that bloom in shades of blue, pink, purple, and white during summer, with some varieties flowering into fall and spring. The flowers are highly attractive to pollinators and add a vertical element to garden designs.

Long Leaf Speedwell is valued for its long blooming period and the spiky texture of its flower spikes, which can add interest to borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly plantings. It thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil, but is adaptable to various soil conditions. Regular deadheading can encourage additional blooming. While generally low-maintenance, it can be susceptible to powdery mildew and should be spaced properly to ensure good air circulation.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Herb
  • Height: 2-4 feet
  • Width: 1-2 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: Blue, Purple
  • Flowering Season: Summer
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Groundcover, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Rabbit Resistant, Rock Garden, Showy Flowers, Street Planting

Natural Habitat

Meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands across Europe and Asia

Other Names

Common Names: Garden Speedwell, Long-Leaved Speedwell, Longleaf Speedwell, Langbladet Ærenpris, Langblättriger Ehrenpreis, Rantatädyke, Véronique À Longues Feuilles, Storveronika, Lange Ereprijs, Strandveronika

Scientific Names: , Veronica longifolia, Veronica laxiflora, Veronica exaltata, Veronica waldsteiniana, Veronica corymbosa, Veronica longifolia var. puberula, Pseudolysimachium longifolium, Veronica anarrhinum, Veronica kosteletzskyi

GBIF Accepted Name: Veronica longifolia L.