Veronica Species, Woolly Speedwell

Veronicapectinata

Genus
Veronica (veh-RON-ih-ka)
Species
pectinata (pek-tin-AY-tuh)
Synonym
Cochlidiosperma buxbaumii
Veronica buxbaumii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
This plant is resistant to deer
Succulent
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Dark Blue
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Fall/Early Winter
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
By simple layering
By air layering
By tip layering
By stooling or mound layering
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Sonoma, California

Denver, Colorado

Grand Junction, Colorado

Littleton, Colorado

Parker, Colorado

Cherry Valley, Illinois

Elko, Nevada

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Spring Creek, NV (Zone 5a) | January 2019 | positive

An attractive, gently spreading, semi-evergreen groundcover. Gently self-seeds and slowly advances with runners, yet remains non-invasive...Read More

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ROSLINDALE, MA | April 2016 | neutral

In their 2010 veronica performance evalutions, the Chicago Botanic Garden gave this cultivar 4 stars out of 5. [...Read More

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Albuquerque, NM (Zone 7b) | April 2011 | positive

This is the most durable Veronica for this area. It handles freezing, hot, dry. That and it looks good. I have a nice purple/blue carp...Read More

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Denver, CO | March 2006 | positive

A highly attractive drought-tolerant groundcover, forming a dense pillow (suppressing weeds) of furry foliage that makes Wolly tyme look ...Read More

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(Zone 5a) | February 2006 | neutral

Low growing with serrated leaves and small blue saucer flowers in late spring. Slow grower. Can withstand light traffic.

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