About
A low-growing, creeping perennial no more than 5cm high, with spreading stems and small, oval green leaves that are sometimes slightly toothed. Small pale blue or white flowers with darker blue veins are borne at the upright tips of the stems, from late spring through to early autumn.
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 typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitMatforming, Trailing
FoliageDeciduous
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationA native annual that can be found growing in a range of environments including pastures, verges and waste ground. Tolerant of light foot traffic and, with pale blue flowers over a long period, makes a modest contribution to a species-rich lawn. See speedwell for more information
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or by division, spreads naturally by rooting at the stem nodes
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to downy mildews, fungal leaf spot, fungal rot, Phytophthora and sometimes honey fungus