prostrate speedwell
Also known as: rock speedwell
a mat-forming semi-evergreen perennial to 15cm in height, with narrowly oblong, dark green leaves and short, erect racemes of pale or deep blue flowers
Scientific classification
- Species
- prostrate speedwell (Veronica prostrata)
- Genus
- Veronica
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
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- Toxicity
- Alpine Rockery
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- 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 prostrate speedwell
Distribution map
Europe, Southwestern Asia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of prostrate speedwell
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prostrate 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
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or division
Growing
GrowingSuitable for rock garden, trough or alpine house
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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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