Botanical Name: Veronica pectinata
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Common Name: Blue Woolly Speedwell  
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Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

Blue, White, Multi-Colored

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Silver

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Low, Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Spanish, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring

 

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Raised Planter, Walkways

 

Special Uses

Lawn Alternative

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

This speedwell has charming woolly evergreen leaves that create a dense, grey-green carpet. Slow growing but hardy. Blue flowers with white eyes make quite a show in early spring, completely covering the foliage. Tolerates light foot traffic; is great between pavers or tumbling over low rock walls. Grows 2 inches tall and 15 to 18 inches across.
Grow in sun to part shade in well drained soil. Tolerates soils with low fertility, but dampness or over-watering will rot it out. Deer and rabbit resistent.