thyme leaf speedwell
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a very low-growing, semi-evergreen, creeping perennial to 10cm in height. The tiny, dark green, pinnate leaves are 3-8mm long and borne on trailing, stems. Small, blue flowers with white eyes are borne in erect racemes and cover the plant from late spring into early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- thyme leaf speedwell (Veronica oltensis)
- Genus
- Veronica
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
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- Toxicity
- Alpine Rockery
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of thyme leaf speedwell
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of thyme leaf speedwell
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thyme leaf speedwell care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNone required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or division
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained soil in full sun. Suitable for rock garden, trough, alpine house or for cracks between paving stones
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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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