Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Plantaginaceae

Genus:

Veronica

Species:

Veronica speciosa

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple, red

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: California, Hawaii

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

fertile, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to coastal regions, prefers sheltered sites