Cut flower
Veronica
Veronica longifolia
Slim royal-blue spires — adds elegant verticals to mixed arrangements.
Full to partial
Moderate
Average
Easy
Yes
Ornamental
Perennial
Hardy
10 L
25 cm
Flower
Agastache (Anise Hyssop)
Complementary flower timing and drought tolerance create continuous pollinator attraction while requiring similar lean soil conditions.
Flower
Echinacea (Coneflower)
Veronica's earlier blue spikes provide sequential color while both flowers attract pollinators and require minimal water.
Flower
Salvia 'Amistad'
Both attract bees and hoverflies while sharing drought tolerance and well-drained soil preferences.
Situations where this plant is a reliable fit — from someone's kitchen sill to a wind-blown rooftop.
Where to source
Get growing in United Kingdom
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