Corsican speedwell
Also known as: creeping speedwell
A mat-forming evergreen perennial to 3cm tall, with shiny leaves on spreading stems. In spring it produces small, white or purple flowers. Tolerant of light foot traffic, it is good for growing in cracks in paving
Scientific classification
- Species
- Corsican speedwell (Veronica repens)
- Genus
- Veronica
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
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- Toxicity
- Alpine Rockery
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Corsican speedwell
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Corsican speedwell
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Corsican speedwell care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division
Growing
GrowingGrow in any moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade
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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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