Veronica 'Waterperry Blue' (Speedwell) is a resilient perennial that stays close to the ground, showcasing its durability. It forms a dense and lush carpet composed of delicate lavender-blue flowers with intricate dark veins. These charming blooms emerge on creeping stems, gracing the landscape from late spring to early summer. Additionally, the captivating flowers have the potential to rebloom sporadically throughout the summer months, adding to their allure.
Plant Type |
Perennials |
Hardiness Zone |
4-8 |
Exposure |
Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Late Spring, Summer, Fall |
Height | 1" - 6" (in) |
Spread | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
Spacing |
12-15" |
Water Needs |
Average |
Maintenance |
Low |
Soil Type |
Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics |
Showy |
Tolerance |
Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts |
Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers |
Veronica 'Waterperry Blue' (Speedwell)
| Speedwell 'Waterperry Blue', Creeping Speedwell 'Waterperry Blue', Bird's Eye 'Waterperry Blue', Cancerwort 'Waterperry Blue', Ironheads 'Waterperry Blue'
|| Veronica 'Waterperry Blue' (Speedwell) is a resilient perennial that stays close to the ground, showcasing its durability. It forms a dense and lush carpet composed of delicate lavender-blue flowers with intricate dark veins. These charming blooms emerge on creeping stems, gracing the landscape from late spring to early summer. Additionally, the captivating flowers have the potential to rebloom sporadically throughout the summer months, adding to their allure.
Full Sun,
Late Spring, Summer, Fall,
Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained,
Showy,
Deer Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant,
Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers