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Plant Guide

Veronica officinalis


Pronunciation: ver-ON-ih-kah oh-fi-shi-NAH-lis
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Common Name: Common Speedwell, Gypsy Weed
Plant Type:
  • perennial

Height to: 12"
Width to: 12"
USDA Hardiness Zones:
  • -30 to -40ºF ZONE 3
  • -20 to -30ºF ZONE 4
  • -10 to -20ºF ZONE 5
  • 0 to -10ºF ZONE 6
  • 10 to 0ºF ZONE 7
  • 20 to 10ºF ZONE 8
  • 30 to 20ºF ZONE 9

Soil Type: poor to moderately fertile, well drained
Pests and Diseases:

scale insects, downy mildew, rust, leaf smut, root rot


Propagation: sow seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn. Divide in autumn or spring.
Notes:

Plant Form or Habit: low and trailing

Plant Use: In beds and borders. As a ground cover.

 

Propagation:
seed 
division
stem cuttings

Light Requirement: full sun/part shade

 

Flower Color:
light blue
lavender
Bloom Period:
late spring
early summer

Height: Minimum: 6 inches      Maximum: 12 inches

Width: Minimum: 12 inches     Maximum: 12 inches

Foliage Texture: medium

Water Requirements: average

Additional Comments:

Source: Texas A&M


USDA Heat Zones (days above 86ºF):
  • Less then 1 day ZONE 1
  • 1 to 7 days ZONE 2
  • 7 to 14 days ZONE 3
  • 14 to 30 days ZONE 4
  • 30 to 45 days ZONE 5
  • 45 to 60 days ZONE 6
  • 60 to 90 days ZONE 7
  • 90 to 120 days ZONE 8

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