Veronica longifolia

Veronica longifolia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Plantaginaceae
Genus: Veronica
Species:
V. longifolia
Binomial name
Veronica longifolia
Synonyms

Pseudolysimachion longifolium

Veronica longifolia, known as garden speedwell or longleaf speedwell, is a flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae where many introduced varieties in North America are native to Europe and Western Asia.

Description

Full view of plant in bloom.
Seed pods after flowering period.

This herbaceous perennial is 60–120 cm (2–4 ft) tall and spreads to 60 cm (2 ft). The flower spikes are 25–30 cm (10–12 in) long and bear lilac to purple blooms. The foliage is lance-shaped with dark green leaves that are arranged oppositely along the stem.

Further reading

References

  1. ↑ BSBI List 2007 (xls). Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland. Archived from the original (xls) on 2015-06-26. Retrieved 2014-10-17.
  2. ↑ NRCS. "Pseudolysimachion longifolium". PLANTS Database. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Retrieved 15 October 2015.
  3. 1 2 "Veronica longifolia (Longleaf Speedwell)". Gardenia. Retrieved 2026-06-01.
  4. ↑ Frances Tenenbaum, ed. (2003). Taylor's Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Taylor's Guides. p. 408. ISBN 0-61822644-3.