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Position

Sun Exposure:
Full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, south facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Middle

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Veronica longifolia 'Marietta' is a charming speedwell cultivar, bearing tightly-packed spikes of indigo-coloured flowers set against upright stems and foliage. If deadheaded regularly, it will flower for months, throughout summer and well into autumn. To top it all, it's a fantastic plant for pollinating insects.

For best results, grow Veronica longifolia 'Marietta' in full sun or partial shade in moist well-drained soil. May need staking in more exposed locations.

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Veronica ‘Marietta’ and wildlife

Veronica ‘Marietta’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Veronica ‘Marietta’ poisonous?

Veronica ‘Marietta’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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