The Garden
Name: Speedwell 'Purpleicious'
Type: Veronica
Description:
Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun. Best performance occurs with consistent, regular moisture with sharp soil drainage (particularly in winter). Tolerates light shade. Remove spent flower spikes to encourage additional bloom. Plants may be cut back to basal growth after flowering.  Attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. 
Location:
 
Purple
Sun Level: Full sun
Height: 20 in.
Spread: 12-18 in.
Care:
Propagation:
Diseases:
Root rot may occur in wet, poorly-drained soils. Deer and rabbits tend to avoid this plant.