Purple Power

This long bloomer brings violet spikes to the summer garden

PLANT BENEFITS This speedwell will perform in many places in the garden, including a border or mass planting. But it also serves as the thriller in a potted combination. Magic Show Ever After Spike Speedwell Veronica hybrid, Zones 4 to 8 One of the longest-blooming speedwells available, Ever After features almost 1-foot-tall purple flower spikes that extend the growing season from early to midsummer. The flowers are self-cleaning so they will always look fresh for the pollinators that love it. Attracts: Light needs: Part sun to sun, but flowers best in full sun. Size: 14 to 16 inches high and about 20 inches wide. Grown for: Lavender blue flowers. Cultivars to try: Other Magic Show speedwells include White Wands and Wizard of Ahhs, which has even bluer blooms than Ever After.…

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Birds & Blooms (Digital) - 1 Issue, June/July 2024

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