Veronica longifolia

Veronica longifolia
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Lamiales
Family:	Plantaginaceae
Genus:	Veronica
Species:	V. longifolia
Binomial name
	Veronica longifolia; L.
Synonyms
	Pseudolysimachion longifolium

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

Description

Veronica longifolia is 2–4 feet (0.61–1.22 m) tall and spreads to 2 feet. The flower spikes are 10–12 inches (250–300 mm) long and bear lilac to purple blooms.[3]

References

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

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[BSBI07-1] "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.