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Creeping Speedwell

Scientific name: Veronica repens
Taxonomy
Family:Scrophulariaceae
Type:Groundcovers Herbaceus
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:2 to 8
Sun:Full to partial sun
Moisture:Medium
Plant Characteristics
Height:0 ft
Width:3 ft
Bloom:Spring flowers
Bloom Time:May to June
Bloom Color:White
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description This low growing groundcover fills in a planting bed completely as well as producing a plethora of pure white flowers in the spring.

  Morphology:
Creeping Speedwell is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is suitable as a groundcover. It has tiny, shiny dark green leaves. It will only grow to 2” in height but can spread to 3’ in width. Flowering begins late spring extending into June. The flowers are star shaped.

  Adaptation:
It will withstand some traffic when planted between patio stones, in rockeries, or used in place of lawn. It likes both full sun and partial shade sites. It can tolerate light foot traffic.

  Pests:
No serious insect or disease problems.
For assistance, contact Dr. Charles Brun (brunc@wsu.edu), (360) 397-6060 5701
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