ash-coloured speedwell
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A mat-forming, woody-based, evergreen perennial to 15cm high and 30cm or more across, with narrow leaves covered in silvery, woolly hairs. In early summer produces abundant, short, upright spikes of small, deep blue or blue-purple flowers
Scientific classification
- Species
- ash-coloured speedwell (Veronica cinerea)
- Genus
- Veronica
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy · Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Winter · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of ash-coloured speedwell
Distribution map
Southwestern Asia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of ash-coloured speedwell
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ash-coloured speedwell care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight balanced feed in spring and midsummer
Pruning
PruningTrim after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in a cold frame in autumn, or by division in autumn or spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained soil in full sun. May need protection from winter wet
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to downy mildews, fungal leaf spot, fungal rot, Phytophthora and sometimes honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
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