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Summer
Spiked Speedwell
Veronica spicata
Family: Plantaginaceae
Green & Freshfaintclean
SeasonSummer
OriginEurope, Asia
IntensityVery Faint
LifespanPerennial
About This Flower
Green & Fresh · Summer bloomer
Speedwell's compact spikes of small vivid blue flowers are among the most reliably cheerful of the summer border, their intense blue barely fading even through the driest spells.
Symbolism & Meaning
fidelity, female constancy
In the Victorian language of flowers, spiked speedwell means “Fidelity”.
Habitat & Environment
Europe, Asia
Spiked Speedwell is native to Europe, Asia.
Quick Reference
- Scientific NameVeronica spicata
- FamilyPlantaginaceae
- Native ToEurope, Asia
- Bloom SeasonSummer
- LifespanPerennial
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