Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Veronica teucrium 'Royal Blue'
Royal Blue Speedwell
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Height
- 1.5 ft to 2 ft
- Width
- 1.5 ft to 2 ft
- Flower color
- Dense spikes of rich royal blue flowers with small white eyes
- Foliage color
- Deep green lance shaped leaves
- Bloom time
- Late spring to early summer
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; deadhead spent flower spikes to encourage rebloom and maintain a tidy appearance
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 4 to 8
- Wildlife
- Bees, butterflies and pollinators attracted to nectar and pollen rich flowers
About this plant
Veronica teucrium 'Royal Blue' produces dense spikes of rich royal-blue flowers in late spring to early summer, creating a colorful display that attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Narrow, lance-shaped leaves are deep green with lightly toothed margins. The flowers are packed closely along upright stems, opening gradually from the base upward and extending the bloom period while adding vertical interest to garden plantings.
Originating from a species native to Europe and western Asia, this cultivar reflects garden selection focused on abundant flowering and ornamental appeal. It is well suited to borders, cottage gardens, pollinator plantings, and mixed perennial beds, where its vivid flower spikes contribute structure, color, and seasonal interest.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Containers
Companion plants
Hostas · Ferns · Astilbes · Foxgloves · Bergenias · Sedums
Design tip
Summer flowers carry the middle of the season, so place it where the bed needs color once spring bulbs fade. It takes sun or light shade, which makes it useful along the changing light of a bed edge or a partly shaded border.
