Speedwell

Veronica Repens

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Overview

Speedwell (Veronica repens) is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial. Lush, green foliage reaches a height of 1-2 inches, spreading 12-18 inches wide, ideally suited for ground cover or between stepping stones. Small, delicate sky-blue flowers bloom in spring, adding a subtle splash of color. Thriving in USDA zones 6-9, it prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Drought-tolerant once established and requires minimal maintenance.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–9

Speedwell (Veronica Repens) — perennial ground cover that is notable for its adaptability and ease of care

Speedwell (Veronica Repens) — This low-growing plant typically reaches heights of about 1 to 2 inches

Speedwell (Veronica Repens) — perennial ground cover that is notable for its adaptability and ease of care

Speedwell (Veronica Repens) — scientifically referred to as Veronica repens

Speedwell (Veronica Repens) — green foliage reaches a height of 1-2 inches

Speedwell (Veronica Repens) — spreading 12-18 inches wide

Speedwell (Veronica Repens) — ideally suited for ground cover or between stepping stones

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 3–9

Shape & size

Mature height: 1–3 Inches
Mature width: 12–15 Inches

Classification

Family: Scrophulariaceae

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Speedwell (Veronica Repens) — Speedwell (Veronica repens) is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial

Speedwell (Veronica Repens) — This low-growing plant typically reaches heights of about 1 to 2 inches

Speedwell (Veronica Repens) — perennial ground cover that is notable for its adaptability and ease of care

Speedwell (Veronica Repens) — scientifically referred to as Veronica repens

Speedwell (Veronica Repens) — green foliage reaches a height of 1-2 inches

Speedwell (Veronica Repens) — spreading 12-18 inches wide

Speedwell (Veronica Repens) — ideally suited for ground cover or between stepping stones

Speedwell (Veronica Repens) — Small, delicate sky-blue flowers bloom in spring, adding a subtle splash of color

Speedwell (Veronica Repens) — Thriving in USDA zones 6-9, it prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil

Speedwell (Veronica Repens) — Drought-tolerant once established and requires minimal maintenance

Speedwell (Veronica Repens) — with a spreading habit that can extend outwards to 12 to 18 inches

Speedwell (Veronica Repens) — creating a lush carpet of foliage

Speedwell (Veronica Repens) — The leaves of Veronica repens are small and glossy

Speedwell (Veronica Repens) — Flowers are a soft blue to lavender hue

Speedwell (Veronica Repens) — which bring a splash of color and can attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies to the garden

Speedwell (Veronica Repens) — The bloom period lasts for several weeks

Speedwell (Veronica Repens) — It is versatile enough to tolerate partial shade or full sun

Speedwell (Veronica Repens) — making it an excellent choice for a variety of landscape designs

Speedwell (Veronica Repens) — Speedwell offers a beautiful and practical solution for ground coverage

Speedwell (Veronica Repens) — This plant requires minimal maintenance

Speedwell (Veronica Repens) — It can serve as an elegant border

Speedwell (Veronica Repens) — fill in between stepping stones

Speedwell (Veronica Repens) — or blanket slope areas where erosion control is desired

Speedwell (Veronica Repens) — the Veronica repens will be a charming and dependable component of their garden

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