Botanical Name: Veronica liwanensis
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Common Name: Turkish Speedwell  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Broadleaf Evergreen, Ground cover, Perennial

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

Violet

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring

 

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Walkways

 

Special Uses

Lawn Alternative, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

A vigorous, fast growing speedwell. Ground-hugging stems root in as they creep across the garden, making it well suited as a lawn-substitute or between pavers. Glossy green leaves are evergreen. Violet-blue, thyme-like flowers in spring. Appreciates mid-day shade. Grows 2 inches tall and spreads about 18 inches.
Grow in sun to part shade in well drained soil. Best appearance is with mid-day shade, so plant it at the feet of taller perennials and grasses, or under trees that provide filtered or dappled shade. Tolerates moderate foot traffic.