Speedwell (Veronica
Repens) - Did you know about this spectacular ground
clover plant? Many gardeners are familiar with the tall growing
Veronicas, but often they are not so familiar with this creeping
Veronica ground cover plant. It grows easily from Speedwell seeds and
is commonly called Creeping Speedwell. It is truly a low-growing
ground cover plant that only reaches a height of 1 - 2 inches. In the
spring and early summer Veronica Repens Creeping Speedwell is adorned
with masses of soft, light blue flowers. This ground cover plant will
spread and flourish in your flower bed or work perfectly between
stepping stones or in a rock garden. Veronica Repens ground cover is
considered to be an alpine plant and can perform at elevations up to
7500 feet. It will tolerate light foot traffic and deer usually will
avoid the little plants.
How To Grow Veronica Speedwell: Sow Speedwell seeds indoors 8 - 10
weeks before planting outside. Use a peaty starter mix and lightly sow
the Creeping Speedwell seeds on the surface of the mix, and gently
press the seed into the mix. Light is needed for germination, and keep
the ground cover seed consistently moist. After frost season, Creeping
Speedwell ground cover seeds can also be directly sown outdoors.
Prepare a weed free seed bed in a protected area, sow the seed on the
surface and keep it moist. Creeping Speedwell is a very
easy-to-care-for ground cover plant.
Flower Specifications
Season: Perennial
USDA Zones: 4 - 8
Height: 2 inches
Width: 6 - 12
inches
Bloom Season: Spring
and summer
Bloom Color: Light
blue
Environment: Full
sun to partial shade
Foot Traffic: Light
Soil Type: Sandy,
pH 6.2 - 7.6
Deer Resistant: Yes
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