Veronica repens (Creeping Speedwell)

Creeping Speedwell, Corsican Speedwell, Veronica reptans

Veronica repens (Creeping Speedwell) is an evergreen perennial that forms a spectacular carpet of small, gleaming leaves on spreading stems. It blooms in clusters of little white to lavender flowers in the spring.

Plant Type Perennials
Hardiness Zone 4-8
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Mid Spring, Late Spring
Height1" - 6" (in)
Spread6" - 12" (in)
Spacing 10-12"
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low, Average
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Evergreen, Showy
Tolerance Deer, Drought, Rabbit, Salt
Attracts Butterflies
Garden Uses Edging, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs
Veronica repens (Creeping Speedwell) | Creeping Speedwell, Corsican Speedwell, Veronica reptans || Veronica repens (Creeping Speedwell) is an evergreen perennial that forms a spectacular carpet of small, gleaming leaves on spreading stems. It blooms in clusters of little white to lavender flowers in the spring.
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Mid Spring, Late Spring, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Average Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained, Evergreen, Showy, Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, Attracts Butterflies, Edging, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs
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