Plant Number: 1.540.400 |
Whitley’s Speedwell
Veronica whitleyi
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Several selections of Speedwell are well suited to the rock garden, or for edging in the sunny border. This species forms a mat of feathery olive-green leaves, bearing tiny sapphire-blue flowers that nestle on the stems in late spring. Makes a colourful and drought tolerant groundcover or lawn substitute. Plants will often will repeat bloom in late summer or fall. Easily divided by ripping pieces of the clump apart in spring or fall. Evergreen. |
Zone 3 to Zone 9 |
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Conditions | Appearance | |
Sun Exposure Full Sun Soil Type Normal Sandy Soil pH Acid Alkaline Neutral Soil Moisture Dry Care Level Easy Foot Traffic Moderate Rate of Spread Fast |
Flower Colour Deep Blue Blooming Time Early Summer Late Spring Foliage Color Grey Green Plant Uses & Characteristics Alpine & Rock Containers Deer Resistant Drought Tolerant Edging Evergreen Ground Cover Massed Flower Head Size Very Small Height 5-10 cm 2-4 inches Spread 30-60 cm 12-23 inches |
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