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Veronica Seeds - Creeping Speedwell
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
4 - 8
HEIGHT
2 inches
WIDTH
6 - 12 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Spring and summer
BLOOM COLOR
Light blue
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
FOOT TRAFFIC
Light
SOIL TYPE
Sandy, pH 6.2 - 7.6
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
3 - 8
HEIGHT
24 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Late spring through late summer
BLOOM COLOR
Blue
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, gravelly, pH 6.8 - 7.5
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
3 - 9
HEIGHT
16 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Spring through late Summer
BLOOM COLOR
PInk
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Average soil, gravelly, pH 6.8 - 7.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
3 - 7
HEIGHT
18 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Late Spring to early Summer
BLOOM COLOR
Blue
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Average soil, gravelly, pH 6.8 - 7.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
4 - 8
HEIGHT
18 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Early to late Summer
BLOOM COLOR
Blue
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Average soil, gravelly, pH 6.8 - 7.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
About...
Creeping Speedwell (Veronica Repens) - Did you know about this spectacular ground clover plant? Many gardeners are familiar with the tall growing Veronicas, but often they are not so familiar with this creeping Veronica ground cover plant. It grows easily from Speedwell seeds and is commonly called Creeping Speedwell.MORE VERONICA OPTIONS
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
68F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
15 - 30 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Do not cover the seed but press into the soil
SOWING RATE
Approximately 1000 seeds covers 20 square feet
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
8 - 10 inches
Creeping Speedwell (Veronica Repens) - Did you know about this spectacular ground clover plant? Many gardeners are familiar with the tall growing Veronicas, but often they are not so familiar with this creeping Veronica ground cover plant. It grows easily from Speedwell seeds and is commonly called Creeping Speedwell. It is truly a low-growing ground cover plant that only reaches a height of 1 - 2 inches.
Deer Resistant
Creeping Speedwell is drought tolerant and will attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds but deer usually will avoid the little plants!
Ground cover seed | speedwell
How to grow
How To Grow Creeping Speedwell From Seed: Sow Speedwell seeds indoors 8 - 10 weeks before planting outside. Use a peaty starter mix and lightly sow the Creeping Speedwell seeds on the surface of the mix, and gently press the seed into the mix. Light is needed for germination, and keep the ground cover seed consistently moist.
After frost season, Creeping Speedwell ground cover seeds can also be directly sown outdoors. Prepare a weed free seed bed in a protected area, sow the seed on the surface and keep it moist. Creeping Speedwell is a very easy-to-care-for ground cover plant.
- Sowing Rate: Approximately 1000 seeds seeds covers 20 square feet
- Average Germ Time: 15 - 30 days
- Keep moist until germination
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
- Depth: Lightly press into soil
Ground cover Specifications
In the spring and early summer Veronica Repens Creeping Speedwell is adorned with soft, light blue flowers. This plant will spread and flourish in your flower bed, between stepping stones, or in a rock garden. Veronica Repens is considered to be an alpine plant and can perform at elevations up to 7500 feet and will tolerate light foot traffic.
- Height: 2 inches
- USDA Zones: 4 - 8
- Season: Perennial
- Deer Resistant: Yes
Common Questions
Can I use this ground cover for a walking path?
Yes, if it only gets low volume of traffic. Plants will not withstand a lot of traffic.
What are some good ways to use it in the landscape?
This makes a lovely ground cover or used with paving stones. It is also wonderful for city gardens, cottage gardens, rock gardens, underplanting for roses and shrubs it also works well for an edging plant around water gardens.
Do I need to prune back my plants?
No, these plants do not need pruning.
Will deer eat my plants?
No, deer and rabbits avoid these pretty little plants.
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
65F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 28 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Do not cover the seed but press into the soil
SOWING RATE
6 - 7 seeds per plant or approximately 1000 seeds covers 20 square feet
MOISTURE
Keep seed moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
10 inches
Spiked Speedwell (Veronica Spicata) - What a strong bloomer! These lovely blue blooms are easily grown from Veronica seeds, and they will keep coming all summer long. Veronica Spicata, commonly called Spike Speedwell, has a low, compact and mat-forming habit that makes it well-suited as a ground cover plant. Veronica flowers form on spikes, they are violet-blue and are highly attractive to bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. The Spike Speedwell plant is small in size making a wonderful container plant.
Veronica Spicata is hardy perennial that performs in sunny conditions and tolerates partial shade. It's not too picky about soil, but it does need to have good drainage. The Spike Speedwell plant requires a moderate amount of water, and it blooms best when the spent flower heads are trimmed back. It is fairly resistant to both deer and rabbits.
How To Grow Spike Speedwell: Sow Veronica seeds indoors 4 - 6 weeks prior to last spring frost. Sow Spike Speedwell flower seeds in small containers or starter trays using quality seed starting mix. Press the Speedwell seeds into the mix but do not cover seeds -- light is helpful for germination. Moisten mix and keep moist until germination begins. Transplant outdoors after frost danger has passed spacing them 10 inches apart. Veronica ground cover seeds can be sown directly outdoors as well. Prepare a seedbed of loosened soil that is weed free. Once frost danger has passed, sow the Veronica seed into the seedbed, pressing the seeds in tightly. Keep moist until germination.