Speedwell Royal Candles™

Royal Candles Speedwell has masses of beautiful spikes of royal blue flowers rising above the foliage from early to mid summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its narrow leaves remain forest green in color throughout the season.

Other Names: Spike Speedwell, Ironweed

• Botanical Name: Veronica spicata 'Royal Candles'
  
• Sun requirements: full sun-partial shade
• Growth Rate: fast
• Mature Height: 12 inches (16 inches with the flowers) Mature width: 12 inches
• Preferred soil moisture: dry to moist
• Cold Hardiness: 2b
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• Deer Resistant
• Nice Fall color
• massed royal blue flowers from early to mid summer

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