'Purple Illusion' Spike Speedwell

Veronica hybrid

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Overview

The Veronica hybrid 'Purple Illusion' is a compact spike speedwell with thick rosy purple flower wands above deep green, rounded foliage. This Proven Winners® perennial forms a tidy clump 16-18 inches tall and wide. Grow it in full sun to part sun, average to fertile well-drained soil, and average moisture. Deer resistant, pollinator friendly, and suited to borders or containers. Hardy in USDA Zones 4-8.

Water Medium

'Purple Illusion' Spike Speedwell (Veronica hybrid) — This Proven Winners® perennial forms a tidy clump 16-18 inches tall and wide

Culture

Water: Medium

Shape & size

Mature height: 1.3333334–1.5 Ft.
Mature width: 1.3333334–1.5 Ft.

Classification

Family: Scrophulariaceae

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'Purple Illusion' Spike Speedwell (Veronica hybrid) — This Proven Winners® perennial forms a tidy clump 16-18 inches tall and wide

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