Spike Speedwell is a compact perennial that brings vivid blue flower spikes to gardens from June through August, a reliable performer in zones 4 through 8. Introduced in 2014 by Intrinsic Perennial Gardens in Hebron, Illinois, this variety was named to honor a cherished longtime employee, giving it a deeply personal origin story. Growing just 12 to 18 inches tall and wide, it delivers showy blooms without demanding much space or attention, thriving in full sun with moderate water and minimal maintenance.
Full Sun
Moderate
4-8
18in H x 18in W
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Spike Speedwell produces 6 to 8 inch spikes of bright blue flowers that light up the garden for three full months. Deer and rabbits leave it untouched, a genuine advantage in gardens where wildlife pressure is constant. Its low maintenance nature and compact size make it as suitable for small urban gardens as it is for sprawling borders, flowering reliably year after year with almost no fussing.
Spike Speedwell is grown as an ornamental perennial flower for garden beds, borders, and cottage-style plantings. Its compact form and extended bloom period make it valuable for adding sustained blue color to mixed borders and pollinator-focused gardens.
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Deadhead spent flower spikes regularly throughout the June to August bloom period to encourage continuous flowering. After blooming finishes, cut plants back to basal growth to maintain shape and promote healthy new development the following season.
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“Spike Speedwell emerged from the breeding work of Intrinsic Perennial Gardens in Hebron, Illinois, where it was introduced to the market in 2014. The variety carries a meaningful personal legacy, having been named for a longtime employee at the nursery. This connection to a specific person and place sets it apart from unnamed cultivars and speaks to the care that went into its development and naming.”