Veronica repens (Creeping Speedwell)

Mature Height: 1⁄2”

Mature Spread: 12-18” Hardy To: 7,500’

Water: Low

Exposure: Filtered Shade to Shade

Flower Color: Light Blue

Flower Season: Late Spring

Attracts: Hummingbirds

Resistant To: Deer

Description: The Creeping Speedwell is a resilient and attractive low-growing ground cover plant. Throughout the spring and early summer, it is adorned with soft blue blossoms and shiny green leaves. Not only is it beautiful, but it is also incredibly durable with the ability to tolerate elevations up to 7,500 feet. It is a true alpine plant! This lovely perennial can also withstand moderate foot traf- fic making it an ideal plant between stepping stones and/or in rock gardens. The Creeping Speedwell is low maintenance and drought tolerant; however, it does benefit from regular watering. With a little encouragement, it will flourish throughout your garden creat- ing a beautiful green mat sprinkled with flowers.

Care: The Creeping Speedwell performs best in fertile, well-drained soil. It tolerates drought, but it looks best with regular watering. Cut back or trim as needed and protect from excessive winter moisture. Creeping Speedwell is easily divided. You can rip the plant into small pieces and plant in spring or early fall and watch it grow!

Fun Fact: The flowers are star-shaped!