Veronica longifolia

Veronica longifolia
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Plantaginaceae
Genus: Veronica
Species: V. longifolia
Binomial name
Veronica longifolia
Synonyms

Pseudolysimachion longifolium

Veronica longifolia, known as garden speedwell[1] or longleaf speedwell,[2] is a flowering plant of the genus Veronica in the family Plantaginaceae.

Description

V. longifolia is 2–4 feet (0.61–1.22 m) tall and spreads to 2 feet. The clusters are 10–12 inches (250–300 mm) which bear pink and white blooms.[3]

References

  1. "BSBI List 2007". Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland. Archived from the original (xls) on 2015-01-25. Retrieved 2014-10-17.
  2. "Pseudolysimachion longifolium". Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
  3. Frances Tenenbaum, ed. (2003). Taylor's Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Taylor's Guides. p. 408. ISBN 0-61822644-3.


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