Speedwell - First Love (Veronica longifolia 'First Love') $12.99 | 4-inch pot
🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Non-native • USDA Growing Zones: 4-8 • Height: 12-18 inches • Spread: 12-15 inches
🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Early Summer to Fall (June-September) • Colors: Bright pink • Flower Size: 4-6 inch spikes
☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun to partial shade • Water: Moderate • Soil: Well-draining, rich • Spacing: 12-15 inches apart
🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Native Bees: Nectar source • Butterflies: Nectar plant • Small Pollinators: Easy access • Beneficial Insects: Supports diversity
🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Remove dead foliage • Summer: Deadhead for rebloom • Fall: Cut back after frost • Winter: Mulch in cold areas
🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:
Catmint
Coreopsis
Salvia
Shasta Daisy
✨ Unique Characteristics: • Long blooming period • Compact habit • Disease resistant • Heat tolerant • Easy care
💚 Finding Nectar Difference: Grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides, ensuring healthy root development and safe nectar sources for pollinators. Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems over forced blooms, giving you plants that will thrive in your garden.
🌿 Planting Tips: Plant in spring or fall. Perfect for borders and containers.