Turkish Speedwell

Veronica liwanensis

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Perennial

Plant Family: Scrophulariaceae

Plant Description: Low-growing, slowly spreading perennial groundcover. Plant Select winner for 1997. Tiny oval leaves are dark green and form a dense mat of dark green foliage. Clusters of small, light-blue flowers bloom throughout the spring. Tolerant of many soil types and drought.

Plant Care: Occasional trimming required for overgrowth along sidewalks and beds and to maintain uniform growth. Minimal fertilization can help to promote new growth.

Plant Attributes:

Hardiness Zone: 4 to 9

Mature Size: 1-3" tall x 12-24" wide

Utah Native: No

Plant Select: Yes

Salt Tolerant: Yes

Deer Resistant: Yes

Pollinator Friendly: No

Foliage Interest: No

Localscapes: Infill Plant, Park Strip Plant, Central Open Shape

Foliage Color: Dark Green

Bloom Color: Blue, Purple

Bloom Season: Late Spring

Bloom Period: May - May

Plant Needs:

Light Requirement: Sun to Shade

Irrigation Requirement:

Low

Garden Location:

Commercial Concepts
- JVWCD Building
Design Path
- Design Ideas-Middle
Localscapes Path
- Localscapes Exhibit
- Park Strip #4
Planting Path
- Nursery Shopping
- Turf Alternatives

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Summer
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Winter