Veronica Species, Austrian Speedwell, Broadleaf Speedwell, Creeping Speedwell, Large Speedwell

Veronicateucrium

Genus
Veronica (veh-RON-ih-ka)
Species
teucrium (TEW-kree-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 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)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Dark Blue
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Westport, Massachusetts

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Houston, Texas

Arlington, Virginia

Poulsbo, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
2
neutrals
0
negative
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ROSLINDALE, MA | April 2016 | neutral

The flower stems are very floppy, and the bloom season is brief (2 weeks).

Native to northern Europe, but widely naturaliz...Read More

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Seward, AK (Zone 3b) | November 2002 | neutral

Creeping Speedwell is a low-growing perennial with a sprawling habit that spreads by creeping rootstocks. It is fast-growing and long-liv...Read More

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