White Speedwell
Icicle speedwell is a beautiful perennial flower. It grows as an attractive, upright clump of dark green leaves.
In early summer it produces erect spikes of densely-packed white flowers. It will rebloom if the spent flower stalks are cut off.
White Speedwell
Icicle speedwell is a beautiful perennial flower. It grows as an attractive, upright clump of dark green leaves.
In early summer it produces erect spikes of densely-packed white flowers. It will rebloom if the spent flower stalks are cut off.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Veronica spicata 'Icicle'
Pronunciation
veh-RON-ih-ka spi-KAH-tuh
Mature Height
2 to 3 ft.
Mature Spread
12 to 18 in.
Water usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
white
Bloom time
summer to frost
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
species is native to northwestern Europe, Asia
Light Requirements
sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 3-8
Elevation Limit
hardy to 8,000 ft.
Performance
Icicle speedwell has been an excellent plant at the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden. It is a very reliable grower and blooms over a long period of time. It is a great choice for a low water perennial flower.
Maintenance
Cut back stalks of spent flowers to a set of healthy leaves to encourage rebloom. Cut old stems and leaves to ground level in late winter.