Without question, Veronica pectinata (Woolly Speedwell) is one of our finest xeric groundcovers. The wooly evergreen foliage creates a handsome, dense, gray-green garden carpet. In early spring the foliage disappears under a profusion of white-eyed, true-blue fading to lavender flowers. This durable, long-blooming perennial is not picky about its planting site; it thrives in any well-drained soil. An easy-to-grow must-have groundcover for any garden, Woolly Speedwell is an outstanding companion for early to mid-spring blooming bulbs where its blue flowers provide and cool backdrop to wildflower tulips, miniature daffodils, miniature Iris and Crocus. Deadhead after spring bloom. Can tolerate occasional foot traffic. Cutting propagated. Flat of 32 plants will cover 48 square feet when planted together. 2" tall x 18" wide.
More InformationAssociated SKUs | HC016239 HC014321 (Plant - 2.5" Pot) HC015794 (Tray of 32)
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Common Name | Blue Woolly Speedwell |
Botanical Name | Veronica pectinata |
Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Flower Color | Blue, White |
Mature Height | 2" tall |
Mature Spread | 18" wide |
Bloom Time | Early to mid spring |
Ships As | Potted Plant |
Evergreen Foliage | Yes |
Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Average Soil, Low Fertility Soil, Well-Drained Soil |
Soil Moisture | Waterwise |
Advantages | Attract Butterflies, Bee Friendly, Deer Resistant, Good For Containers, Groundcover, Evergreen, Good Rockgarden Or Alpine Plant, Plants For Small Spaces, Great For Mass Plantings |
Ideal Region | West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest, Suitable Above 7000 ft |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer, Fall |
Neonicotinoid Free | |
Ships To Canada | No |