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Veronica whitleyi
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Veronica whitleyi
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Veronica whitleyi


Whitley’s Speedwell

 USDA Zone: 3-9

Plant number: 1.540.400


Several selections of Speedwell are well suited to the rock garden, or for edging in the sunny border. This species forms a mat of feathery olive-green leaves, bearing tiny sapphire-blue flowers that nestle on the stems in late spring. Makes a colourful and drought tolerant groundcover or lawn substitute. Plants will often will repeat bloom in late summer or fall. Easily divided by ripping pieces of the clump apart in spring or fall. Evergreen.

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Veronica whitleyi


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Height
   5-10 cm
   2-4 inches
Spread
   30-60 cm
   12-23 inches
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