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Enchanted Indigo Speedwell

Veronica 'Enchanted Indigo'

 

Enchanted Indigo Speedwell (Veronica 'Enchanted Indigo') at A Very Successful Garden Center

Enchanted Indigo Speedwell flowers

Enchanted Indigo Speedwell flowers

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Enchanted Indigo Speedwell (Veronica 'Enchanted Indigo') at A Very Successful Garden Center

Enchanted Indigo Speedwell flowers

Enchanted Indigo Speedwell flowers

(Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder)

Plant Height:  12 inches

Flower Height:  18 inches

Spacing:  14 inches

Sunlight:  full sun  partial shade 

Hardiness Zone:  4a

Group/Class:  Magic Show Collection

Brand:  Proven Winners

Description:

An extremely easy to grow and virtually maintenance-free variety; flower spikes are tightly bunched and long, producing stunning deep royal purple flowers from the bottom up; makes an ideal garden accent, great in rock gardens

Ornamental Features

Enchanted Indigo Speedwell has masses of beautiful spikes of indigo flowers rising above the foliage from early to mid summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. Its serrated narrow leaves remain forest green in color throughout the year.

Landscape Attributes

Enchanted Indigo Speedwell is a dense herbaceous evergreen perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.

This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and should only be pruned after flowering to avoid removing any of the current season's flowers. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Enchanted Indigo Speedwell is recommended for the following landscape applications;

  • Mass Planting
  • Rock/Alpine Gardens
  • Border Edging
  • General Garden Use
  • Groundcover
  • Container Planting

Planting & Growing

Enchanted Indigo Speedwell will grow to be about 12 inches tall at maturity extending to 18 inches tall with the flowers, with a spread of 18 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 14 inches apart. Its foliage tends to remain dense right to the ground, not requiring facer plants in front. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 8 years. As an evegreen perennial, this plant will typically keep its form and foliage year-round.

This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers dry to average moisture levels with very well-drained soil, and will often die in standing water. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in sandy soils, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid. It can be propagated by division; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.

Enchanted Indigo Speedwell is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. It is often used as a 'filler' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination, providing a mass of flowers against which the larger thriller plants stand out. Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.

 
 
Hardiness Zone Plant Height Minimum Sunlight
Characteristics
Massing  Rock  Edging  Garden  Groundcover  Container 
Applications
Flowers  Attracts Wildlife 
Ornamental Features