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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Height: 24 - 36 inches
Plant Spread: 12 - 24 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Other: Deadheading faded flower spikes ensures more flowering throughout the season
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Speedwell

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Location: Alnwick garden, Northumberland UK
Date: 2009-07-30
Location: Alnwick garden, Northumberland UK
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Date: 2012-06-29
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2006-06-17
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2006-06-24
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2006-06-13
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Comments:
  • Posted by Marilyn (Kentucky - Zone 6a) on Aug 27, 2014 3:22 PM concerning plant:
    'Pink Damask' is a beautiful Veronica. Soft pink flowers that bloom over a long time. If you remove the faded flower spikes, the plant will keep putting its energy into producing more flowers.

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