Veronica liwanensis
Turkish Speedwell
Details
2" tall x 18" wide. 2005 Plant Select Winner. For the Western gardener, there is no finer ground cover. This is a vigorous, fast-growing species that thrives in difficult climates. The ground-hugging stems of round, glossy evergreen leaves, root as they creep across the garden, creating a thick green carpet. Veronica liwanensis can be used like thyme to create a ground cover "lawn". With the first hint of warmer weather to come, the small but numerous spikes of flowers paint the garden blue like a reflection of the sky. With a little extra water, Veronica liwanensis reblooms lightly later in summer. Needs afternoon shade in hot summer climates. This durable groundcover is ideal for a low maintenance, alternative lawn. (cutting propagated) Can tolerate occasional foot traffic.| Associated SKUs HBL6CXX |
97340 (Plant - 2.5" deep pot) 97340F (Flat of 32 - 2.5" deep pots) |
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| Common Name | Turkish Speedwell |
| Botanical Name | Veronica liwanensis |
| Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Mature Height | 2" tall |
| Mature Spread | 18" wide |
| Bloom Time | Early to mid spring |
| Ships As | Potted Plant |
| Evergreen | Yes |
| Planting Time | Spring / Summer, Fall |
| Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Average Soil, Low Fertility Soil, Well-Drained Soil |
| Soil Moisture | Average |
| Amount of Rain | 10 to 20", 20 to 30", 30 to 40" (with care) |
| Advantages | Evergreen |
| Ideal Region | Anywhere In The US, Suitable Above 7000 ft, Northeast, Midwest, Southwest, West, Pacific Northwest |
| Neonicotinoid-Free | Yes - Learn More |
| Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |
Planting Guides
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by PowerReviews(based on 5 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
80%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Attractive (4)
- Hardy (4)
- Healthy (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Patio (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid gardener (4)
- Primary use:
- Personal (5)
Reviewed by 5 customers
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Pros
- Accurate Instructions
- Attractive
- Hardy
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Patio
Comments about High Country Gardens Veronica liwanensis:
Great plant, still alive, hasn't spread much yet.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
Cons
- Flimsy
- Small In Size
Best Uses
Comments about High Country Gardens Veronica liwanensis:
the tiny plants that I was sent did not survive into the first fall. These were a great disappointment, but this often happens with High Country Gardens
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive
- Hardy
- Healthy
Cons
Best Uses
- Outdoors
- Patio
Comments about High Country Gardens Veronica liwanensis:
I learned about this plant from the garden volunteer who put in the patio (first photo) at the Belen Art League's Gallery. Plants in this photo are about 3 years old. They are so beautiful that I got some for myself last fall. They overwintered nicely, growing all winter. They are blooming now. I would like to eventually have a front yard of ground cover plants like this.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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patio with 3 year-old plants
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Pros
- Accurate Instructions
- Attractive
- Hardy
- Healthy
- Spreads Well
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Garden
- Outdoors
- Patio
- Walkways
Comments about High Country Gardens Veronica liwanensis:
I loved this in Seattle, and love it even more in high plains desert MT, where it takes the cold wet winters and hot dry summers.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive
- Hardy
- Healthy
Cons
Best Uses
- Next To A Low Wall
- Patio
Comments about High Country Gardens Veronica liwanensis:
I put in a very large patio with concrete pavers leaving irregular open spaces against a short wall between lawn and patio. I planted veronica in the open space and it has done very well even in the compacted road base I placed the concrete on. Draping over concrete and the wall it is beautiful.
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- Personal
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USDA Hardiness Planting Zones
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
- If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will survive the winter temperatures in your area.
- If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
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