Speedwell
Veronica austriaca teucrium 'Crater Lake Blue'
Common Name: Speedwell
Genus: Veronica
Species: austriaca teucrium
Cultivar: 'Crater Lake Blue'
Category: Perennials
Growth Rate: Average
Features: Good for wildlife
| Hardiness: Hardy | Height: 0.25 m (25 cm) |
| Sun/Shade: Full sun or Partial shade | Spread: 0.30 m (30 cm) |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous | Flower Colour: Blue |
| Foliage Colour: Green, Grey/Silver | Flowering Period: May & June |
Soil Type: Normal/Loam or Sandy/Light or Chalky/Alkaline
Soil Moisture: Moist, but well drained
Abundant spires of ultramarine flowers in May and June above low tufts of deeply toothed greyish green leaves. This mat forming speedwell is a great edging plant for a mixed or herbaceous border in a sunny well-drained site. One of the brightest varieties, the flowers are highly attractive to butterflies and bees.
- Garden care: Remove faded flower stems in autumn. Apply a generous 5-7cm mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant in spring.
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