Veronica spicata 'Lavender Lightsaber' PP32359

– Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

– Deer and rabbit resistant

– Spring: foliage emerges; flowering stalks begin to develop

– Summer: peak bloom; deadheading can trigger rebloom

– Fall: foliage remains tidy before frost; cut back for winter

– Winter: plant dies back to crown in cold climates

– Cottage gardens

– Mixed borders

– Pollinator and hummingbird gardens

– Long-lasting cut flowers

– Narrow, lance-shaped, medium green leaves

– Clean, upright foliage forms a compact basal mound

– Provides tidy structure even when not in bloom

– Tall, narrow lavender-lilac flower spikes

– Blooms from early to mid-summer, with potential to rebloom

– Spikes are slender and elegant, extending vertically above foliage

– Individual flowers open sequentially from base to tip for prolonged bloom

– Plant in spring or early fall for optimal establishment

– Space 16–20 inches apart to allow airflow and room for mature spread

– Prefers well-drained, loamy or sandy soil

– Avoid heavy clay or wet sites—ensure sharp drainage especially in winter

– Water in well after planting and mulch lightly to retain soil moisture

– Deadhead to extend flowering and promote tidiness

– Cut back to the base in early spring before new growth emerges

– May be lightly trimmed after initial bloom to encourage compact regrowth

– Requires moderate water; keep soil evenly moist, especially in hot weather

– Once established, moderately drought tolerant

– Avoid overhead watering to reduce foliar disease risk

– Full sun (6+ hours/day) required for best bloom performance

– Can tolerate very light shade, but flowering and structure may decline

– Suitable for cut flower arrangements

– Harvest when bottom third of florets are open

– Provides elegant vertical element in mixed bouquets

– Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer or compost in spring

– Avoid over-fertilization, which may cause floppy stems or reduce flowering

– Pollinated by bees, butterflies, and hoverflies

– Excellent nectar source; supports midsummer pollinator activity

– Coreopsis verticillata – bright yellow contrast and similar cultural needs

– Salvia nemorosa – overlapping bloom period and spiky flower form

– Echinacea purpurea – upright habit and pollinator appeal

– Nepeta faassenii – billowy foliage complements vertical spikes

– Achillea millefolium – long-lasting flat clusters contrast spire shapes