Botanical Name: Veronica oltensis
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Common Name: Thyme-leaf Speedwell  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

Blue

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

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

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

 

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Walkways

 

Special Uses

Lawn Alternative, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

A slow growing but long-lived groundcover, thyme-leaf speedwell is perfect between paving stones or as a low-traffic groundcover. Similar in appearance to thyme, but with azure blue flowers in late spring in to summer. Foliage is glossy green and evergreen. Grows 2 inches tall and 15 to 18 inches across.
Grow in full sun to part shade. Requires well drained soils; soggy or damp soils will rot it away. Tolerates light foot traffic.