Gardening with Indigenous Plants
Indigenous Plant Use
Identification & Control of Common Weeds
Botanical Name: | Veronica plebeia 4 synonyms: Veronica calycina , Veronica deltoidea , Veronica elongata , Veronica vitifolia |
Common Name: | Creeping Speedwell , Trailing Speedwell |
Sold As: | Tube ($2.00) |
Plant Type(s): | Ground Cover (up to 30 cm), Low Growing Shrub (30 cm to 1 m) |
Growing Conditions: | Full Sun, Partial Shade, Shade
Moist, Well Drained |
Size (HxW): | 2 m wide |
Foliage: | Dark green heart-shaped leaves to 25mm long. |
Flowers: | Loose clusters of violet flowers to 5mm long, from September to January |
General Comments: | A low growing creeping perennial herb. An attractive groundcover in shaded areas. Spreads readily in ideal conditions. |
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