Illustrative photo.
Veronica austriaca 'CRATER LAKE BLUE' creeping speedwell
size/type
low perennial,low perennial
usual height
0,3-0,5m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
June-August
location
full to partial sun
USDA zone (lowest)
7 (down to -23°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Description of the plant:
Creeping speedwell is a low maintenance perennial with numerous sky blue flowers in summer. They appear on 35-50 long stems and attract butterflies. Leaves are mid green. The plant is bushy and forms a clump about 45 cm wide. It is soil tolerant. It does best in full sun and likes occasional watering in dry summers. Fully hardy to about -29°C (USDA zone 5).
Last update 07-06-2008.
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