Veronica prostrata
Sprawling Speedwell
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Sprawling Speedwell (Veronica prostrata) - Description
Veronica prostrata (common name sprawling speedwell) is a species of flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae, native to Europe. Growing to 10–15 cm (4–6 in) tall, it is a temperate evergreen or semi-evergreen prostrate perennial plant. As it forms a mat of foliage, it is suitable for groundcover or in the Alpine garden. Blue flowers are borne in summer, in terminal racemes above paired leaves. This plant and its cultivar 'Spode blue' have both gained the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit.
Sprawling Speedwell (Veronica prostrata) - Blooming
Inflorescences of small flowers come in a variety of colors including white, rose, pink or blue.
Sprawling Speedwell (Veronica prostrata) - Growth
Annuals, perennials (some are marginally aquatic), and deciduous subshrubs. Some of the subshrubs are rhizomatous. Most species of Speedwell do well with full sun with a few exceptions (V. repens tolerates shade). Veronica works well in a mixed or herbaceous border. Mat-forming species are good for a rock garden. Less hardy plants can be grown in a trough or alpine house.
Sprawling Speedwell (Veronica prostrata) - Planting
Propagate from the seed in fall. Sow in containers in a cold frame (for protection and to ensure hardiness). Can also propagate perennials by division in fall or spring. For subshrubs, take softwood cuttings in spring. V. beccabunga should be propagated by division, or from semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
Sprawling Speedwell (Veronica prostrata) - Pest
Scale insects. Other issues include powdery mildew, rust, leaf smut, root rot, and downy mildew.
Sprawling Speedwell (Veronica prostrata) - Soil and irrigation
Watering needs are dependent on species or variety being grown. Rock garden and alpine species prefer poor to moderately rich soil with good drainage. Border veronicas do best in loamy soil, well-draining yet moist. V. beccabunga should be grown in wet soil or in water 5" deep.
