Large Speedwell, Austrian Speedwell, Broadleaf Speedwell, Saw-Leaved Speedwell, Hungarian Speedwell
Veronica austriaca (Austrian Speedwell) is a compact, mound-forming perennial of upright to sprawling habit boasting bright blue flowers arising in elongated axillary racemes from late spring to early summer. When in flower, this plant is a sea of blue. The leaves are ovate to oblong and more or less toothed. A very versatile plant for rock gardens or border fronts.
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
2 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus | Veronica |
| Common names | Speedwell |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
10" - 20" (25cm - 50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden, Coastal Garden, City and Courtyard |
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
2 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus | Veronica |
| Common names | Speedwell |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
10" - 20" (25cm - 50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden, Coastal Garden, City and Courtyard |
How many Veronica austriaca (Austrian Speedwell) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Veronica austriaca (Austrian Speedwell) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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