Creeping Speedwell, Corsican Speedwell, Veronica reptans
Veronica repens (Creeping Speedwell) is a ground-hugging, evergreen perennial forming a showy carpet of tiny, shiny leaves on spreading stems. In spring, it produces clusters of small, white to lavender flowers. Tolerant of light foot traffic, the handsome creeping foliage is outstanding as a filler between paving stones, at garden’s edge, as ground cover or in a rock garden. Excellent edging plant for water gardens.
| Hardiness |
6 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus | Veronica |
| Common names | Speedwell, Creeping Speedwell |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) |
| Height |
1" - 3" (3cm - 8cm) |
| Spread |
10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing |
10" - 12" (25cm - 30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Edging, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden |
| Hardiness |
6 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus | Veronica |
| Common names | Speedwell, Creeping Speedwell |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) |
| Height |
1" - 3" (3cm - 8cm) |
| Spread |
10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing |
10" - 12" (25cm - 30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Edging, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden |
How many Veronica repens (Creeping Speedwell) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Veronica repens (Creeping Speedwell) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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