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Creeping Speedwell in the GardenTags plant encyclopedia

Veronica filiformis

 

Creeping Speedwell

Veronica plants can be annuals or perennials. (Shrub species are now classified as Hebes) They have pairs of leaves, and small flowers, usually in spikes. 'Veronica Filiformis' - creeping speedwell (considered to be a weed in many places) - is a mat-forming, low-growing plant that roots at the nodes, and has pale blue flowers on slender stems from Spring to mid Summer

 
plant Features
  • Creeping Speedwell likes full sun to deep shade

    Full sun to deep shade

  • Creeping Speedwell likes very little water

    Very little water

  • Creeping Speedwell is full frost hardy: 5f (-15°c)

    Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)

  • Creeping Speedwell likes moist and free draining

    Moist and free draining

 
plant information

Common name

Creeping Speedwell

Latin name

Veronica filiformis

type

Flowering plant

family

Plantaginaceae

ph

5.0 - 8.0 Acid - Neutral

  • Light

    Creeping Speedwell likes full sun to deep shade

    Full sun to deep shade

  • Frost

    Creeping Speedwell is full frost hardy: 5f (-15°c)

    Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)

  • Soil

    Creeping Speedwell likes moist and free draining

    Moist and free draining

  • Water

    Creeping Speedwell likes very little water

    Very little water

Plant & bloom calendar

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    Best time to plant

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Creeping Speedwell is 0.50meters x 0.15meters 0.50 M 0.15 M

Veronica filiformis

Veronica plants can be annuals or perennials. (Shrub species are now classified as Hebes) They have pairs of leaves, and small flowers, usually in spikes. 'Veronica Filiformis' - creeping speedwell (considered to be a weed in many places) - is a mat-forming, low-growing plant that roots at the nodes, and has pale blue flowers on slender stems from Spring to mid Summer


Planting

From Early Autumn TO Late Spring

Plant alpine species (low growing) in any ordinary, well-drained soil in a sunny position from early Autumn to mid Spring,. The herbaceous perennial varieties should be planted between mid Autumn and late Spring in ordinary soil enriched with well rotted manure. The soil should be well drained but moisture retentive. Choose a site in full sun or partial shade. On exposed sites, stake the plants with twiggy supports.

 

Propagation by Division

From Late Winter TO Late Winter

All species except the invasive V. cinerea and C. pectinata can be propagated by division which should occur every third year.

 

Propogation by Cuttings

From Mid Summer TO Late Summer

All species can be increased from 2 inch cuttings of lateral shoots, taken in mid to late Summer

 
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