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'Wizard of Ahhs' Spike Speedwell

Veronica hybrid

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Overview

The Veronica hybrid 'Wizard of Ahhs' is an upright perennial speedwell with dense violet-purple flower spikes above dark green foliage, attracting bees and butterflies. It matures at 14-16 inches tall and 18-22 inches wide, forming a low, tidy clump. Plant in full sun to part sun in average to fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture; shear after bloom for a fresh flush. Hardy in USDA Zones 4-8.

Water Medium
'Wizard of Ahhs' Spike Speedwell (Veronica hybrid) — attracting bees and butterflies
'Wizard of Ahhs' Spike Speedwell (Veronica hybrid) — It matures at 14-16 inches tall and 18-22 inches wide, forming a low, tidy clump'Wizard of Ahhs' Spike Speedwell (Veronica hybrid) — well-drained soil with consistent moisture; shear after bloom for a fresh flush'Wizard of Ahhs' Spike Speedwell (Veronica hybrid) — reaching about 14 to 16 inches tall with an 18 to 22 inch spread'Wizard of Ahhs' Spike Speedwell (Veronica hybrid) — giving the plant a crisp vertical rhythm without overwhelming nearby companions'Wizard of Ahhs' Spike Speedwell (Veronica hybrid) — and soft silver foliage.<br><br>Part of the Proven Winners® collection'Wizard of Ahhs' Spike Speedwell (Veronica hybrid) — commonly referred to as 'Wizard of Ahhs' Spike Speedwell+10

Culture

Water
Medium

Shape & size

Mature height
1.1666666–1.3333334 Ft.
Mature width
1.5–1.8333334 Ft.

Classification

Family
Scrophulariaceae

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'Wizard of Ahhs' Spike Speedwell (Veronica hybrid) — attracting bees and butterflies
'Wizard of Ahhs' Spike Speedwell (Veronica hybrid) — It matures at 14-16 inches tall and 18-22 inches wide, forming a low, tidy clump
'Wizard of Ahhs' Spike Speedwell (Veronica hybrid) — well-drained soil with consistent moisture; shear after bloom for a fresh flush
'Wizard of Ahhs' Spike Speedwell (Veronica hybrid) — reaching about 14 to 16 inches tall with an 18 to 22 inch spread
'Wizard of Ahhs' Spike Speedwell (Veronica hybrid) — giving the plant a crisp vertical rhythm without overwhelming nearby companions
'Wizard of Ahhs' Spike Speedwell (Veronica hybrid) — and soft silver foliage.<br><br>Part of the Proven Winners® collection
'Wizard of Ahhs' Spike Speedwell (Veronica hybrid) — commonly referred to as 'Wizard of Ahhs' Spike Speedwell
'Wizard of Ahhs' Spike Speedwell (Veronica hybrid) — 'Wizard of Ahhs' is modest in scale but generous in effect
'Wizard of Ahhs' Spike Speedwell (Veronica hybrid) — The Veronica hybrid 'Wizard of Ahhs'
'Wizard of Ahhs' Spike Speedwell (Veronica hybrid) — gardeners frequently find its color reads more as saturated violet
'Wizard of Ahhs' Spike Speedwell (Veronica hybrid) — upright perennial with a polished presence and a richly colored summer display
'Wizard of Ahhs' Spike Speedwell (Veronica hybrid) — Its tidy habit makes it especially useful near the front of the border
'Wizard of Ahhs' Spike Speedwell (Veronica hybrid) — broad clump of dark green foliage rise thick
'Wizard of Ahhs' Spike Speedwell (Veronica hybrid) — Plant in full sun to part sun in average to fertile
'Wizard of Ahhs' Spike Speedwell (Veronica hybrid) — especially in garden light—a striking tone that pairs beautifully with pale pink roses
'Wizard of Ahhs' Spike Speedwell (Veronica hybrid) — Though often described as blue
'Wizard of Ahhs' Spike Speedwell (Veronica hybrid) — tapering spikes of violet-blue to deep violet-purple flowers

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