Spiked Speedwell (Veronica Spicata) - What a strong bloomer! These lovely blue blooms are easily grown from Veronica seeds, and they will keep coming all summer long. Veronica Spicata, commonly called Spike Speedwell, has a low, compact and mat-forming habit that makes it well-suited as a ground cover plant. Veronica flowers form on spikes, they are violet-blue and are highly attractive to bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. The Spike Speedwell plant is small in size making a wonderful container plant.

Veronica Spicata is hardy perennial that performs in sunny conditions and tolerates partial shade. It's not too picky about soil, but it does need to have good drainage. The Spike Speedwell plant requires a moderate amount of water, and it blooms best when the spent flower heads are trimmed back. It is fairly resistant to both deer and rabbits.

How To Grow Spike Speedwell: Sow Veronica seeds indoors 4 - 6 weeks prior to last spring frost. Sow Spike Speedwell flower seeds in small containers or starter trays using quality seed starting mix. Press the Speedwell seeds into the mix but do not cover seeds -- light is helpful for germination. Moisten mix and keep moist until germination begins. Transplant outdoors after frost danger has passed spacing them 10 inches apart. Veronica ground cover seeds can be sown directly outdoors as well. Prepare a seedbed of loosened soil that is weed free. Once frost danger has passed, sow the Veronica seed into the seedbed, pressing the seeds in tightly. Keep moist until germination.

Spiked Speedwell (Veronica Spicata Pink Goblin) - Long intense rosy-red flower spikes on compact, 16 inch tall plants. Pink Goblin veronica is a perennial plant winter hardy to zone 3. Very adaptable to various  soils with good drainage. Flower spikes are excellent for cutting, and attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Pink Goblin has a long bloom season when cut back after flowering and its repeat blooms are strong and showy. Deer and rabbit resistant.

How To Grow Spike Speedwell: Sow Veronica seeds indoors 4 - 6 weeks prior to last spring frost. Sow Spike Speedwell flower seeds in small containers or starter trays using quality seed starting mix. Press the Speedwell seeds into the mix but do not cover seeds -- light is helpful for germination. Moisten mix and keep moist until germination begins. Transplant outdoors after frost danger has passed spacing them 10 inches apart. Veronica ground cover seeds can be sown directly outdoors as well. Prepare a seedbed of loosened soil that is weed free. Once frost danger has passed, sow the Veronica seed into the seedbed, pressing the seeds in tightly. Keep moist until germination.

Gentian Speedwell (Veronica gentianoides Blue Streak) - Elegant perennial with upright spikes of exquisite lavender blue veined flowers that can become dense enough to almost be mat forming. Perfect for full sun to partially shady spots in the garden and great as a cut flower. These are great border plants, growing up to 18 inches in height. This variety has an RHS Award of Garden Merit.

How To Grow Gentian Speedwell: Sow Veronica seeds indoors 4 - 6 weeks prior to last spring frost. Sow Spike Speedwell flower seeds in small containers or starter trays using quality seed starting mix. Press the Speedwell seeds into the mix but do not cover seeds -- light is helpful for germination. Moisten mix and keep moist until germination begins. Transplant outdoors after frost danger has passed spacing them 12 inches apart. Veronica ground cover seeds can be sown directly outdoors as well. Prepare a seedbed of loosened soil that is weed free. Once frost danger has passed, sow the Veronica seed into the seedbed, pressing the seeds in tightly. Keep moist until germination.

Speedwell (Veronica teucrium Royal Blue) - A carefree, mound-forming Veronica. Long spikes of starry-shaped, rich gentian blue flowers are produced over tall, upright foliage.  Grows best in full sun, but will tolerate partial shade. Veronica provide some of the clearest true blues available in perennials.  Neat tidy plants have glossy foliage and will fill in without overpowering. Long-lasting color.

Speedwell prefers evenly moist soil with good winter drainage. If you are seeking more plants, you can divide it every 3 year or so. To keep tidy plants, shear back by 1/2 after flowering. Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Avoid wet, poorly drained soils. Plants may be trimmed back by 1/2 after flowering to reduce the sprawling mature foliage into compact mounds and to encourage a possible late summer to fall rebloom. If plants are not trimmed back prior to setting seed, self-seeding may occur. Propagate by cuttings, seed or division.

How To Grow Speedwell: Sow Veronica seeds indoors 4 - 6 weeks prior to last spring frost. Sow Spike Speedwell flower seeds in small containers or starter trays using quality seed starting mix. Press the Speedwell seeds into the mix but do not cover seeds -- light is helpful for germination. Moisten mix and keep moist until germination begins. Transplant outdoors after frost danger has passed spacing them 12 inches apart. Veronica ground cover seeds can be sown directly outdoors as well. Prepare a seedbed of loosened soil that is weed free. Once frost danger has passed, sow the Veronica seed into the seedbed, pressing the seeds in tightly. Keep moist until germination.