Veronica Species, Creeping Speedwell

Veronicarepens

Genus
Veronica (veh-RON-ih-ka)
Species
repens (REE-penz)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Textured
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 2a: to -45.5 °C (-50 °F)
USDA Zone 2b: to -42.7 °C (-45 °F)
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
Mid Spring
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
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From softwood cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
By simple layering
By serpentine layering
By stooling or mound layering
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Clayton, California

Cool, California

Corte Madera, California

Fairfield, California

Delta, Colorado

Grand Junction, Colorado

Parker, Colorado

Mount Prospect, Illinois

Wilmington, Illinois

Winnetka, Illinois

Caldwell, New Jersey

Seattle, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
3
neutrals
0
negative
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| September 2012 | neutral

I am considering using Creeping Speedwell as a ground cover in my Saskatoon berry rows for assistance with a heavy weed crop. As Saskatoo...Read More

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Seattle, WA | May 2009 | positive

I have it as a ground cover in poor dry soil and sun. It took 4 years before it had spread enough to look like much. Now it is a solid bl...Read More

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Denver, CO (Zone 5b) | May 2005 | neutral

Shining green leaves provide a moss-like effect. Lavender to white flowers.

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vernon, BC (Zone 6a) | July 2004 | positive

I've had this speedwell for approx.10 yrs now,got it from my mother in-law(of German descent) she believes that is where it originates fr...Read More

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

Veronica repens is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is suitable as a groundcover. It will withstand some traffic when planted be...Read More

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