How to Grow Veronica

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Veronica is also known as Bird’s-eye and Speedwell. It is a popular hardy perennial that grows upright with multiple spires of intensely blue flowers. Continue reading below for tips on how to grow Veronica from seed.

Latin
Veronica spicata

Difficulty
Easy

Season & Zone
Exposure: Full sun
Zone: Veronica is hardy to Zone 3.

Timing
Sow indoors 8-10 weeks before planting out, or direct sow outdoors in early spring, or in early autumn where winters are mild.

Starting
Sow on the surface of the soil, under bright lights if starting indoors. Transplant in early spring for flowers the first year.

Growing
Water and deadhead regularly, but feed only occasionally. Rich soil results in weak plants. Flowering may be limited in hot weather. Cut back to the ground in the autumn.