About
This creeping plant, rooting at the nodes, with spires of bright blue flowers. These have white centres, are up to 1cm across, four-lobed and bloom in spring and early summer. Flowering stems have two vertical lines of hairs. Leaves are entire, pointed, hairy, toothed ovals.
About the genus
Veronica can be annuals, perennials or sub-shrubs with paired leaves and small flowers usually in terminal or axillary racemes or spikes
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing, East-facing, South-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitMatforming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesWildlife gardens, Wildflower meadow
Native toEurasia
Care notes
CultivationNaturally occurs in hedgerows, damp places, grassland and woodland, prefering moist but well-drained soil in sun or light shade. Will bring colour, and attract pollinators, to a species-rich lawn. See speedwell for more information
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to downy mildews, fungal leaf spot, fungal rot, Phytophthora and sometimes honey fungus