Veronica spicata
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A truly beautiful perennial for the border or in containers. Compact mounds of very pretty 'toothed' foliage are smothered with tapered spikes of bright blue flowers from late Spring to late Summer (longer in some areas). Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil that retains some moisture in summer (mulching will help this). A lovely cut-flower. 40x30cm approximately.